Fast Casual Cook

0-1 years

We're hiring a Ready-Made Foods Chef to prepare high-quality soups, entrees, proteins, and packaged meals for our scratch-cooked food business in Florence, South Carolina. This is a full-time, back-of-house role focused on consistent execution, not restaurant line service.

Youll be responsible for cooking and packaging fresh and frozen foods that are sold in our retail market and grab-and-go coolers. The work is steady, meaningful, and driven by real ingredients, not industrial shortcuts.

Our menu is well-established, with tested recipes and consistent workflows, but theres room for thoughtful input and collaboration. We welcome creative ideas, especially when they align with seasonal ingredients or help improve flavor, quality, or efficiency.

Were looking for someone with solid cooking skills, attention to detail, and pride in doing things the right way. Youll follow established recipes, scale production as needed, and maintain an organized, clean, and food-safe kitchen environment. Youll collaborate closely with our Kitchen Manager on prep schedules, production goals, and waste control.

This is a great fit for someone who wants to cook real food in a real kitchen, without the chaos of restaurant service or the compromises of institutional food.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, 40 hours/week

• Flexible scheduling available (early, late, or split shifts)

• $40,000/year salary

• 1 week PTO + 6 national holidays off

• 25% employee discount

• Closed-toe shoes and apron required

• Must be able to lift 30lb and work on your feet

Compensation: Salary ($40,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

We need someone who can run their own station confidently, stay on task, and troubleshoot without hand-holding.

Youll need to balance multiple prep and cooking tasks each day. Prioritizing and staying on pace is key.

Real kitchens have surprises. We value people who think ahead, adapt quickly, and handle challenges with a clear head.

While our menu is stable, seasonal changes happen. You'll flex with ingredients and sometimes adjust execution.

Consistency matters. Youll be responsible for preparing foods that look and taste the same every time, batch after batch.

Were not a rushed kitchen, but we are productive. Youll be expected to prep smart, stay organized, and work with purpose.

Youll coordinate daily with the Kitchen Manager and others. We keep it collaborative, respectful, and drama-free.

This role reports to the president and works closely with the GM. Clear updates and honest feedback help us all improve.

We dont cut corners. Proper storage, labeling, and sanitation are expected without needing reminders.

This is a hands-on cooking job for people who genuinely care about the food theyre making and how its made.

Youll follow recipes, scale batches, par-cook items, and prep for both fresh service and reheatable packaged foods.

Were always looking to improve. Youll receive guidance regularly and be expected to apply it with a growth mindset.

We reimagine familiar favorites using real food methods. That means turning commercial concepts into scratch versions, and designing dishes that reheat beautifully - because this isnt just leftovers in a box.

Though you wont interact with customers directly, your work goes straight to their plates. We expect care and pride in every item you produce.

Were always working to replace ultra-processed ingredients with real food alternatives wherever its cost-effective and sustainable. Team members are expected to support and uphold those standards in daily prep.

Our ready-made meals are displayed and sold directly to customers. Plating may happen in a box, but visual appeal still matters.

We encourage creative thinking, but the real job is executing well-established recipes reliably. Innovation is welcomed, but consistency is king.

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