Alternating Weekends

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina•Easley, SC

About The Position

The Cook prepares restaurant-quality meals in a hospitality-focused dining services environment. The role involves setting up culinary workstations, preparing ingredients, executing menu items, and serving meals that meet residents’ dietary requirements and individual preferences. The Cook also helps maintain food quality, presentation, sanitation, and inventory standards while collaborating with the culinary team to improve menu offerings and dining experiences. The position is full-time and includes alternating weekends. The kitchen is described as state-of-the-art, with modern commercial appliances, advanced cooking equipment, and food preparation technology.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in fine dining, upscale restaurants, country clubs, hotels, resorts, retirement communities, or hospitality-focused healthcare environments.
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food presentation, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
Passion for crafting exceptional meals using high-quality ingredients.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional kitchen while maintaining attention to detail.
Commitment to teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Prepare and organize culinary workstations with the ingredients, tools, and equipment needed for meal service.
Execute menu items while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
Establish service lines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, preparing meals according to residents’ dietary requirements and individual preferences.
Prepare fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces, stocks, and garnishes using professional culinary techniques.
Create visually appealing, restaurant-quality plates.
Prepare and deliver meals on time, including specialty requests and late trays.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in accordance with food safety regulations and industry best practices.
Monitor and document sanitation procedures and comply with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
Record and maintain hot and cold food temperature logs.
Receive, label, rotate, and store products according to FIFO inventory standards.
Inspect ingredients for freshness, quality, and consistency before preparation and service.
Collaborate with culinary colleagues to enhance menu offerings and dining experiences.

Benefits

Progressive bonus for full-time employees.
Competitive pay described as above industry average, with opportunities for increases and holiday pay.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings.
Paid time off accrued weekly, with PTO sellback and donation options.
Training and professional development, with career advancement opportunities.
Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as a nonprofit employer.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Christmas bonus.
Meals at a reduced price.
Employee educational assistance.
Referral bonus program.