Prep Cook

Corporate Chefs is a distinguished foodservice management company operating across 17 states and the District of Columbia. With over 30 years of industry experience, Corporate Chefs specializes in delivering exceptional on-site dining solutions to a variety of businesses. The company is renowned for its dedication to cooking every meal from scratch and sourcing ingredients locally to ensure the highest quality and freshness. They prioritize the health and well-being of their clients by offering nutritious and flavorful meals customized to different tastes and dietary needs.

This role is based in Columbia, South Carolina, at the corporate dining location UNUM, where the team is committed to providing excellent dining experiences in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The position is full-time and onsite, featuring a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays, which promotes a healthy work-life balance. Employees enjoy a consistent weekly paycheck and a comprehensive benefits package.

As a Prep Cook for Corporate Chefs, you will join a motivated and energetic kitchen staff, where your culinary skills and passion for food preparation will be valued and enhanced. The role involves preparing high-quality meals meticulously, emphasizing scratch cooking techniques in a high-volume setting. You will be responsible for maintaining food preparation standards, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols, and presenting dishes creatively.

This position is ideal for individuals who are driven, passionate about high-quality meal preparation, and eager to work in a team-oriented environment that supports personal and professional growth. You will have the opportunity to develop your culinary expertise while working with a well-established brand that encourages ongoing development and offers career advancement opportunities within Elior North America, the parent company committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and employee growth.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the dining experience by ensuring proper quality control, portion control, and safe food handling. Working knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen equipment is essential, and you will thrive in this role if you can maintain excellent attention to detail while multitasking in a busy kitchen environment. Customer service skills are also important as you will represent Corporate Chefs to clients on-site.

The compensation range for this position is $17 to $18 per hour, reflective of the expertise and commitment required. Along with competitive pay, the company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, voluntary insurance options, commuter benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees. This role provides a stable, rewarding work environment that values teamwork, quality, and employee well-being.