Cook

Vintage on Race; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPHG in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team, preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences through quality food. With prior kitchen experience, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Qualifications

• Restaurant cook experience preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Excellent communication; able to lift 30+ lbs and stand 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food prep areas to ensure sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness by checking quality and rotating stock.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or judgment.
• Turn or stir foods for even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Lifting 30+ lbs

Standing long hours

Job description

Join OPHG, a leading local and independent hospitality group in New Orleans, known for owning, operating, and innovating diverse restaurant concepts.

We foster a top-notch employee culture focused on your success. Our proven systems and accountable approach ensure tangible results.

We're seeking passionate individuals to be a part of our team and contribute to our unique guest experiences and thriving business models.

Your success is our success - we invite you to be a part of it.

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team!

You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours