Line Cook

The Read House Hotel; Folly Beach (SC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Sign-on bonus

401(k) matching

Healthcare insurance

Discounts at Avocet hotels

Job summary

Pinky's at The Beach in Folly Beach, SC is seeking a reliable line cook or prep cook for a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, prep ingredients, and set up your station for daily service.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of line cook experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work nights and weekends. We offer a competitive hourly wage, a signing bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a culture that values

Qualifications

• 1+ year of line cook or prep cook experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary school training may substitute for experience.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Able to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Prep ingredients, sauces, and garnishes for daily service.
• Set up, stock, and maintain your assigned station.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards.
• Label, date, rotate, and store food using FIFO procedures.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and side work.
• Work as part of a team to deliver timely, high-quality meals.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Team player

Night shift

Education

Culinary school training

Job description

Location: Pinky's at The Beach - 1 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439

Pay: $19-23 per hour + $500 sign‑on bonus ($250 after 3 months of service & $250 after 6 months)

Benefits:

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Earned Wage Access through PayActiv - access to your earned wages before payday!
• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Prep ingredients, sauces, and garnishes for daily service.
• Set up, stock, and maintain your assigned station.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards.
• Label, date, rotate, and store food using FIFO procedures.
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and side work.
• Work as part of a team to deliver timely, high-quality meals.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of line cook or prep cook experience (high‑volume kitchen preferred).
• Culinary school training may substitute for experience.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Reliable, team‑oriented, and committed to quality and food safety.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working around hot equipment in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

DFWP/EOE