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Canteen

COOK (FULL TIME)

Hopkins, SC · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. Further details upon interview. * Requirement : Previous 3 years of cooking experience required. * Pay Range: $16.00 per hour ...

Chick-fil-A

Cashier (Full-time)

Columbia, SC

$16/hr

Full Time Front of House Team Member - Chick-fil-A Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a positive, people-focused environment? Do you enjoy providing exceptional service to guests? If so ...

DOCS Health

Dentist - Full Time

Columbia, SC · On-site

$180K - $390K/yr

Benefits For Full Time Staff: * Competitive pay * Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits * HSA and Short- & Long-Term Disability * 401(k) with company match _____ If you are made a conditional offer of ...

Tru Columbia

Housekeeper - Full-Time

Columbia, SC · On-site

$15.50/hr

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental from day one for full-time team members. * Paid time off (PTO) for all team members, because we value your well-being. * Team ...

Canteen

GRILL COOK (FULL TIME)

Columbia, SC · On-site

$16/hr

Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Further details upon interview. * Requirement : Previous cooking and kitchen experience required. ServSafe certification is ...

LivSmart Studios

Night Auditor - Full-Time

Columbia, SC · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental from day one for full-time team members. * Paid time off (PTO) for all team members, because we value your well-being. * Team ...

SmileMD

Anesthesiologist - Full-time and 1099

Columbia, SC · On-site

$450K - $500K/yr

Compensation: * Full-time W2 position with a $450k - $500k annual salary or 1099 arrangement at $300/hour (Guaranteed $2400/day) * Full-time W2 Anesthesiologists are eligible for up to a $100,000 ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time in Elgin, SC is $15.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.75 and $16.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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COOK (FULL TIME)

Canteen

Hopkins, SC • On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Canteen rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 68 rated caterers

Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.
  • Location: Canteen - 5801 Bluff Road, Hopkins, SC 29061. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. Further details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Previous 3 years of cooking experience required.
  • Pay Range:  $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.
    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen:

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. 
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation.  Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry. 

Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

Job Summary


Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
  • Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
  • Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
  • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
  • Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
  • Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
  • Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
  • Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
  • Attends in-service and safety meetings.
  • Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
  • Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
  • Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
  • Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
    • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
    • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
    • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1556291

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