Cafe Cook: Fast Prep, Fresh Plates, Clean Kitchen

French-Truck-Coffee; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

French-Truck-Coffee in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Cook to support cafe kitchen operations, preparing and plating items with consistency while maintaining quality across stations. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards and active participation in daily prep and cleanup tasks.

You will work closely with baristas and leadership, handle tickets, and help manage inventory, labeling, dating, and storage of ingredients.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Familiar with food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per recipes and plating specifications, aiming for timely service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Keep line and stations stocked and organized throughout shift.
• Complete prep items and prep sheets as needed.
• Label, date, and store all food items properly.
• Follow FIFO, shelf life, and storage hierarchy.
• Communicate with baristas and leadership about tickets or issues.
• Perform opening and closing checklist tasks.
• Provide a positive, customer-first attitude in interactions.
• Wash, dry and store all dishes.
• Assist with produce orders if needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety & quality focus

Organizational skills

Team player

Job description

French-Truck-Coffee in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Cook to support cafe kitchen operations, preparing and plating items with consistency while maintaining quality across stations. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards and active participation in daily prep and cleanup tasks.

You will work closely with baristas and leadership, handle tickets, and help manage inventory, labeling, dating, and storage of ingredients.