Prep Cook/Food Prep

Job Summary

As a Prep Cook in our off-site commissary kitchen, you’ll play an important role in preparing, organizing, and maintaining the ingredients and components that support daily service at Quarter French. This position is hands-on, detail-oriented, and focused on consistency, cleanliness, efficiency, and quality.

This is an opportunity to be part of a restaurant built on thoughtful hospitality, disciplined execution, and genuine craftsmanship. This position will be located in our off-site prep kitchen on King Street. The produce and preparations will then be utilized in our restaurant on Broad Street, Quarter French.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Execution

• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, stocks, dressings, and other ingredients according to recipes and prep lists
• Review product orders and prep items for transport to the restaurant
• Maintain consistency in quality, presentation, and portioning
• Follow recipes, portion specifications, and production standards consistently
• Label, date, store, and rotate all prepared food properly
• Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen
• Monitor product levels and communicate shortages or prep needs to the kitchen leadership team
• Package and organize completed prep for transportation to Quarter French
• Maintain accurate prep and production quantities

Cleanliness & Organization

• Complete daily and weekly prep in a timely and organized manner
• Keep stations clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing deliveries
• Follow all sanitation, food safety, and health department guidelines
• Participate in daily cleaning responsibilities and closing procedures
• Help maintain a safe and efficient kitchen environment

Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional kitchen experience preferred
• Strong knife skills and understanding of culinary fundamentals
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability for day time work, specifically morning time. Scheduling can be discussed with the hiring team during interviews.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to help shape an exciting new restaurant from the beginning
• Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced culinary leaders

Join Our Opening Team

We're looking for cooks who take pride in their craft, care about the details, and want to be part of building something special.

If you're passionate about hospitality, committed to continuous improvement, and excited to contribute to a culture of professionalism and excellence, we'd love to meet you.

Quarter French || Charleston, South Carolina

Opening Soon

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24