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Nectar-Bluffton

At Nectar Farm Kitchen, our team is passionate about farm-fresh local food and Southern hospitality. We take pride in offering local residents and visitors the opportunity to relax in a peaceful setting and enjoy Lowcountry food that cannot be found anywhere else. 

We are looking for team members who are:

  • Friendly, outgoing, and personable. We believe that every employee makes a difference in the customer’s experience.
  • Devoted to delicious food. We want you to be proud of the meals that you are creating or serving.
  • Looking to grow in a supportive and empowering environment. We are dedicated to giving our team members the resources they need to cultivate their career.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, then now is the best time to apply at Nectar Farm Kitchen. When you work here, you are part of our family. We know that you will love spending your days in our farmhouse setting and that it will be rewarding for you to provide our guests with the charming experience that they have come to expect from us.

Prep Cook

Nectar-Bluffton
$15-20/hour
Salary
206 Bluffton Parkway
Location

Job Description

Job Description:

Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

  • Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of the SERG Restaurant Group.
  • Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
  • Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Clean and sanitize workstation area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
  • Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to guests.
  • Weigh or measure ingredients.
  • Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
  • Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
  • Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
  • Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
  • Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
  • Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
  • Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for food items.
  • Uses the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; does not rely on the memory of oneself or others.
  • Complete opening and closing checklists and assist others in opening and closing the kitchen.
  • Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
  • Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
  • Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
  • Butcher and clean fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.
  • Stock cupboards and refrigerators and tend salad bars and buffet meals.


  • POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
      
  • Previous experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred
  • Must have weekend availability 
  • Able to communicate effectively with managers and kitchen personnel
  • Able to read and understand recipes or food tickets in English
  • Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 60 pounds
  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States

    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION     
    We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  


BENEFITS    

  • Health Insurance for Full-Time employees
  • Supplemental Insurance for full-time employees
  • Discounts at all of our sister restaurants
  • Opportunities for advancement