Prep Cook

Leadline Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fripp Island Golf Club & Resort on Fripp Island, South Carolina, is hiring a Prep Cook to support restaurant, retail, grab‑and‑go, catering, and event operations with accurate bulk production and sanitation.

Previous prep or professional kitchen experience is preferred, with entry-level candidates considered; basic knife skills and adherence to recipes, labels, and production timelines are expected. Food-handler certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Previous prep or professional kitchen experience is preferred; entry-level candidates may be considered.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen procedures are preferred.
• Food-handler certification required within 90 days of hire.
• No degree requirement and no fixed minimum number of years.
• Hourly, non-exempt position; full-time, part-time, or seasonal schedules may be available.
• Availability may include early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, peak seasonal periods, and special events.
• Schedule and work location may change based on production, event, retail, and outlet needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily prep and production lists accurately and on time.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, stocks, soups, vegetables, proteins, grains, and other approved products.
• Support grab‑and‑go, packaged-food, catering, banquet, and event production.
• Portion, label, date, cool, store, and rotate products according to approved standards.
• Assist with receiving, product storage, inventory counts, transfers, and waste tracking when assigned.
• Follow food-safety, allergen, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, prep areas, floors, drains, tools, and shared workspaces, including closing duties.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, production delays, and equipment issues promptly.
• Work across trained outlets or production assignments based on seasonal and business needs.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the position, training, and operational needs.

Skills

Kitchen prep experience

Knife skills

Following recipes

High-volume production

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort 310 subscribers

Welcome to Fripp Island - A Coastal Paradise.

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort is located on Fripp Island, South Carolina, a 3500-acre private island located at the end of U.S. Highway 21 South. It is the last inhabited island in a chain of islands leading from historic Beaufort to the Atlantic Ocean. During the summer, we are in full swing with Resort guests checking in and out every week. In the offseason, we see golf groups, many weddings, and winter renters.

Job Description

Join the Opening Team at the New Beach Club

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort is preparing to open the newly reimagined Beach Club Restaurant—and we are building an exceptional team to bring it to life.

Located in the heart of Fripp Island’s Beach Club complex, this new restaurant will combine a relaxed coastal setting with warm, attentive hospitality and consistently excellent food and beverage experiences. More than a restaurant opening, this is an opportunity to help establish the culture, service standards, and traditions of a destination our members and resort guests will enjoy for years to come.

We are seeking energetic, dependable, and hospitality-minded people for culinary, service, bar, support, and leadership positions. Whether you are an experienced hospitality professional or looking to grow your career, you will receive hands‑on training and the opportunity to become part of a team built around respect, teamwork, accountability, and genuine care for our guests.

Opening a restaurant is a unique experience. Every team member plays a part in shaping how we work, how we serve, and how our guests feel.

Position Summary

Fripp Island Golf Club & Resort is seeking a Prep Cook to support restaurant, retail, grab‑and‑go, catering, and event operations through accurate bulk production, ingredient preparation, portioning, labeling, storage, and sanitation. Previous prep or professional kitchen experience is preferred, but dependable entry‑level candidates with strong aptitude and willingness to learn may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily prep and production lists accurately and on time.
• Prepare sauces, dressings, stocks, soups, vegetables, proteins, grains, and other approved products.
• Support grab‑and‑go, packaged‑food, catering, banquet, and event production.
• Portion, label, date, cool, store, and rotate products according to approved standards.
• Assist with receiving, product storage, inventory counts, transfers, and waste tracking when assigned.
• Follow food‑safety, allergen, sanitation, and temperature‑control procedures.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, prep areas, floors, drains, tools, and shared workspaces, including closing duties.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, production delays, and equipment issues promptly.
• Work across trained outlets or production assignments based on seasonal and business needs.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to the position, training, and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous prep or professional kitchen experience is preferred; entry‑level candidates may be considered based on reliability, aptitude, and willingness to learn.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen procedures are preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, labels, instructions, and production timelines accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high‑volume production environment.
• Food‑handler certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Strong organization, reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• No degree requirement and no fixed minimum number of years.
• Hourly, non‑exempt position; full‑time, part‑time, or seasonal schedules may be available based on assignment.
• Availability may include early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, peak seasonal periods, and special events.
• Schedule and work location may change based on production, event, retail, and outlet needs.

Prep Cooks who demonstrate accuracy, reliability, safe food handling, strong organization, and growing technical capability may be cross‑trained and considered for advancement to Cook as opportunities become available.

Additional Duties

The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. Team members may be assigned other duties reasonably related to their position, training, operational needs, seasonal business, events, and the evolving requirements of Fripp Island Golf Club & Resort.

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must demonstrate they meet the following requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive preparation work.
• Ability to lift and move customary food, packaging, equipment, and supply loads safely, with assistance when appropriate.
• Ability to work safely around heat, cold, steam, sharp tools, wet floors, chemicals, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Working at Beaufort’s premier island destination, you can enjoy benefits including: