Employment – Ready-Made Foods Chef

Ready-Made Foods Chef

Cook high-quality meals for our real food kitchen.

We’re hiring a Ready-Made Foods Chef to prepare soups, entrées, proteins, and packaged meals for our grab-and-go cases and retail store in Florence, SC. This is a full-time, back-of-house role with steady production and scratch-cooked methods, without the chaos of restaurant service.

You’ll follow tested recipes, scale production, and package both fresh and frozen foods. Our kitchen is organized, respectful, and focused on quality. There’s room for creativity, especially when it improves flavor, efficiency, or seasonality, but the core of this role is consistent execution.

We’re looking for someone with strong cooking skills, attention to detail, and pride in doing things right. This is a great fit for someone who wants to cook real food with standards, in a clean, no-drama team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Cook and package a variety of soups, proteins, entrées, and sides

• Follow established recipes and scale production to meet daily goals

• Prep and par-cook ingredients for both fresh and frozen meals

• Work with the Kitchen Manager to stay on schedule and minimize waste

• Keep your station clean, organized, and food-safe

• Plate meals for visual appeal, even when they’re going in a box

• Support our mission by avoiding ultra-processed ingredients and upholding real food standards

• Bring ideas to the table when helpful, but execute with consistency first

What We’re Looking For

• Solid kitchen experience and ability to work independently

• Reliable, focused, and organized

• Respect for systems, safety, and recipe accuracy

• Ability to juggle multiple prep tasks without losing pace

• Strong communication and teamwork

• Growth mindset and openness to feedback

• Must be able to lift 30 lb and work on your feet

• Closed-toe shoes and apron required

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, 40 hours/week

• Flexible scheduling (early, late, or split shifts)

• $40,000/year salary

• 1 week paid time off + 6 national holidays off

• 25% employee discount