Prep Cook

Avocet Hospitality Group; Folly Beach (SC); On-site; USD 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!

Opportunities for internal growth and development

Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

Job summary

A hospitality company in Folly Beach is looking for a Prep Cook to assist in food preparation tasks. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience in a fast-paced restaurant setting. Responsibilities include completing prep tasks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and following safety regulations. The company offers $20/hour, along with various benefits including 401(k) matching and internal growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of mathematics for proper preparation and portioning of food.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a high volume, fast paced restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Completing tasks on the prep list.
• Labeling and stocking ingredients.
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients.
• Measuring quantities of ingredients.
• Parboiling food and starting dishes.
• Cleaning dishes and sanitizing the kitchen.
• Tracking ingredient inventory.

Skills

Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely

Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices

Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation

Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification

Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements

Strong sense of smell and taste

Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills

Great collaboration and teamwork skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to follow instructions from Kitchen Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, and others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens

Griddle

Grill

Stove

Fryer

Mixers

Food Processors

Blender

Knives

Mandolins

Dishwashers

Refrigerators

Freezers

Job description

Who We Are

Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel driven and defined by a singular passion: community. We go above and beyond to provide an expectation-exceeding, smile-inducing, memory-making experience for our community of guests. Internally, we focus on building a strong, tight-knit team community through growth, support, camaraderie, and pride. We embrace the community, culture, and spirit of Folly Beach while also being a steward in the evolution of the town as a coastal destination.

Pinky’s

Pinky’s on the Beach—Folly’s favorite hangout! Your front-row seat to salty air, live tunes, and local flavor served with serious style. From craveable snacks to cocktails with cult followings, everything at Pinky’s is made to turn heads and keep spirits high. The atmosphere? Bold, beachy, and buzzing with good vibes. The team? Passionate pros who know how to keep it cool while running a tight ship. And the view? Let’s just say it never gets old. If you’re looking to work where the ocean is your backdrop and the energy never quits, Pinky’s on the Beach is the place to be.

Job Title

PREP COOK

Department

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Location

PINKY'S

Reports To

KITCHEN MANAGER, ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER, LEAD LINE COOK

Position Summary

Prep Cooks perform various food preparation, cooking and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains efficient in creating and delivering dishes for patrons. While no job description can possibly provide a comprehensive list of job duties, the following is a summary of the major responsibilities for the position.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list as needed from the Kitchen manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager or Lead Line Cook
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients and keeping shelves and coolers organized.
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats.
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients.
• Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps in various dishes.
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing the kitchen.
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards.
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply

Supervisory Responsibilities

NONE.

Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED. The Prep Cook position requires a working knowledge of mathematics and conversions to aid in proper preparation and portioning of food, following recipes, food safety and kitchen administration.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year uninterrupted employment in a high volume, fast paced restaurant as prep cook or line cook. As a Prep Cook you will learn on the job even if you have prior work experience. This is because we follow strict procedures and there is a wide range of safety and regulatory policies. Your training will include vegetable preparation, butchering and portioning of meat and seafood, cooking sauces, making recipes and translating instructions into finished products that are ready to use.

Skills

• Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
• Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
• Strong sense of smell and taste
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow instructions from Kitchen Manager, Assistant Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook and other restaurant managers

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment to Be Used

Ovens, Griddle, Grill, Stove, Fryer, Mixers, Food Processors, Blender, Knives, Mandolins, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Freezers etc as needed.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist their body.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to equipment controls.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.

Work Environment

• Work with Sharp utensils
• Work close to open flames, heating elements and handling hot objects and equipment
• Work in High Humidity environment
• Work on potentially slippery surfacesTight-knit quarters
• Loud noises
• Fast paced
• Walk in Freezer

Location

1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC

Rate of Pay

$20/hour

Benefits

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Referral programEmployee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

EOE / DFWP