Line Cook

Tupelo Honey - Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Start Wage

Industry-leading employee and family health care offerings

Wellness, Tuition and Transportation Reimbursements

Accrual of Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Dental, and Disability benefit options

Pet Insurance

Fast-growth company with advancement opportunities

Job summary

Tupelo Honey - Columbia is seeking passionate team members for kitchen roles, where you will prepare a variety of food items and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The position offers industry-leading health care benefits, accrual of paid time off, and advancement opportunities in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must have schedule flexibility to cover all meal periods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute all directives of management throughout all shifts.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables for cooking.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 40-50 pounds

Kitchen preparation

Cooking

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity and growth in your hospitality career? Look no further!

Here at Tupelo Honey, we believe "The happiest bees make the best honey" and we are ready to hire team members with a passion to serve our community and foster the brand we love so much.

HONEY POT BENEFITS

• Fair Start Wage
• Industry‑leading employee and family health care offerings
• Wellness, Tuition and Transportation Reimbursements
• Accrual of Paid Time Off from date of hire
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Dental, and Disability benefit options
• Pet Insurance
• Fast‑growth company with advancement opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute all directives of management throughout all shifts.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for having a working knowledge of all our recipes.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off‑peak periods as needed.
• Open and close the kitchen properly and follow the checklists for kitchen stations. Assist others in opening and closing the kitchen. Clean station and get checked out by a manager before clocking out.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous restaurant experience preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

REQUIREMENTS

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Must have schedule flexibility to cover all meal periods as needed.
• Must be able to move and process information quickly.

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