Prep Cook

The Neighborhood Dining Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Therapy & mental health resources

Next-day Pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cheeky, a high-energy seafood restaurant in Charleston, SC from The Neighborhood Dining Group, is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join a chef-driven team. Open for lunch and dinner; daytime, nighttime, full-time, and part-time positions available.

Competitive pay and benefits for full-time staff. You will prepare ingredients, maintain a clean prep station, and assist line cooks to ensure quality and consistency across services.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and basic components according to recipes and prep lists
• Wash, chop, portion, label, and store food items following safety standards
• Assist line cooks and chefs in preparing for service
• Maintain a clean and organized prep station and kitchen environment
• Support daily cleaning and closing procedures
• Follow all health, sanitation, and safety procedures consistently

Job description

Prep Cook – Cheeky (Charleston, SC)
Cheeky is a high energy seafood restaurant celebrating pristine coastal ingredients, pouring great cocktails and vibrant wines and bubbles, buzzing with lively indoor-outdoor energy, and defined by warm spirited hospitality.

Cheeky is seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated Prep Cook to join our culinary team!

Position Availability:

Cheeky will be open for both lunch and dinner. We will have daytime, nighttime, full-time, and part-time positions available for all roles.

About Us:
From the team behind Husk, Delaney Oyster House, Marbled & Fin, The James, and Minero, comes Cheeky, the newest concept from The Neighborhood Dining Group. Cheeky is our chance to let loose a little while staying true to the high standards of quality, craft, and hospitality that define our restaurants. With a playful spirit and plenty of personality, Cheeky pushes beyond the traditional into something freer, brighter, and more forward-looking. Here, fresh ideas, exceptional seafood, and genuine hospitality create a restaurant that feels lively, energetic, and distinctly its own.

Who We're Looking For:

You are passionate, professional, and committed to teamwork—someone who thrives in a high-performing kitchen and brings energy to every service. This is an opportunity to work in a chef-driven kitchen committed to quality and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients and basic components according to recipes and prep lists
• Wash, chop, portion, label, and store food items following safety standards
• Assist line cooks and chefs in preparing for service
• Maintain a clean and organized prep station and kitchen environment
• Support daily cleaning and closing procedures
• Follow all health, sanitation, and safety procedures consistently

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen
• Reliable, focused, and eager to learn
• Organized with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, growth-oriented environment with high earning potential
• A pleasant work environment with like-minded, positive teammates
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (must work Full-Time)
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO (Paid Time Off) (must work Full-Time)
• Employer paid Therapy, Coaching, and Mental Health Resource (Modern Health)
• Next-day Pay: work today, get paid tomorrow
• Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)

Pay: $20-$25 per hour. Starting rate is determined by relevant experience, demonstrated skill, and position-specific qualifications.

Hospitality Starts with You!