Warrior Restaurant Cook II

5 hours ago

Columbia, South Carolina, United States Palmetto Food Services, LLC Full time

Are you a highly skilled, high-volume kitchen professional ready to take on a mission that truly matters? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Warrior Restaurant Cook II to join our team, serving the brave men and women of the United States Army. This is a demanding, fast-paced environment where your culinary expertise directly supports the readiness and morale of our soldiers. You will work under the guidance of a Head Cook and a Cook I, helping to prepare and serve 500 to 2,500 soldiers per meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a military dining facility.

Key Responsibilities

As a Warrior Restaurant Cook II, you will be a vital member of the culinary team, executing high-volume meal production with precision and efficiency. Your duties will include:

  • High-Volume Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of all menu items (including meats, vegetables, starches, baked goods, and salads) for each meal, ensuring strict adherence to standardized recipes and quality standards for serving up to 2,500 people.
  • Operational Support: Work directly with the Cook I and Head Cook to manage inventory, receive and store supplies, and coordinate cooking schedules to ensure meals are served on time.
  • Quality and Safety: Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and food safety (HACCP/ServSafe principles) at all times, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
  • Equipment Operation: Safely and proficiently operate all large-scale kitchen equipment, including tilt skillets, convection ovens, steam kettles, and slicers.
  • Customer Service: Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with soldiers during meal service.
  • Teamwork: Demonstrate strong teamwork and a positive attitude, adapting quickly to changes in menu, production demands, and serving times.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume institutional, catering, or military kitchen environment (experience serving over 500 meals per service is highly preferred).
  • Knowledge: Proven knowledge of large-scale food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and batch cooking principles.
  • Safety Certification: Current or ability to obtain a Food Handler's or ServSafe certification.
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in hot and humid kitchen conditions.
  • Work Schedule: Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to cover all meal shifts (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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