The Gin Joint located in downtown Charleston is growing and looking to add professional and motivated candidates to our kitchen team. The position we are looking to fill is a Full time or Part-time line/prep cook. One year of kitchen or restaurant experience is preferred, but not required. We are a small, but busy, cocktail bar so applicants must work well with others, be quick on their feet, and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Set up the kitchen and prepare food items and other necessary supplies for daily service.
• Prepare and maintain food items listed on the daily prep schedule  by following recipes.
• Cook food items by grilling, sautéing, and using other cooking methods to specific recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and correct storage methods set by DHEC.
• Close the kitchen properly by following the closing checklist for cleaning and sanitation, and assisting others in their closing tasks.
• Answer, report and follow chef’s or other managers instructions
• Stocks and properly maintain kitchen supplies and inventory

Skills:

• Punctual, responsible, flexible
• Sense of Urgency
• Works safely, in a clean and organized manner
• understands basic knife skills, equipment use, cooking methods, and ingredients.
• Eager to learn and able to take direction
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a logical manner and work independently.
• Great communication skills
• Ability to follow directions & recipes
• Must be organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

If interested, please respond with a resume and a brief statement of why you are the right person to join our team.

Candidates must be able to work evenings.

Applicants who do not submit a statement will not be considered.

Please make sure your resume is up to date and professional.