Kitchen Cook & Prep Specialist — Weekly Pay & Benefits

kj; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market in Blythewood, SC, is seeking a friendly team member for the kitchen to set up and stock stations, prepare foods, and ensure quality and safety while delivering great guest service. You will work in a fast-paced, family-owned store rooted in the Carolinas since 1922.

Join a team that values community, smiles, and consistent, high‑quality prep. Weekly pay and strong benefits accompany a stable, growth‑oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to actively engage guests.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, dairy, and other food items using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales, and portion bags.
• Process prepared foods for service using standard kitchen equipment.
• Ensure each item is prepared according to the recipe specifications, documentation, and Bluebird Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including tables, shelves, cooking equipment, prep equipment, and storage equipment during and after service.
• Stock inventory appropriately and according to established standards and systems.
• Ensure the quality, food safety/sanitation, and timeliness of products served.
• Maintain safety and sanitation throughout the department according to Floco Foods standards.
• Provide guest service consistent with our established Purpose, Priorities, and Service Standards.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Floco Foods standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the management staff.

Skills

Friendly personality

Guest engagement

Teamwork

Lifting capability

Reading directions

Communication skills

Kitchen operations

Age requirement

Stamina/standing

Direction following

Job description

Kj’s Market in Blythewood, SC, is seeking a friendly team member for the kitchen to set up and stock stations, prepare foods, and ensure quality and safety while delivering great guest service. You will work in a fast-paced, family-owned store rooted in the Carolinas since 1922.

Join a team that values community, smiles, and consistent, high‑quality prep. Weekly pay and strong benefits accompany a stable, growth‑oriented work environment.