Cook

OnePack Hospitality; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading local hospitality group in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced line cook or sous chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through quality food. Responsibilities include preparing dishes, ensuring food safety and freshness, and responding to guest feedback. Previous experience in a kitchen and a ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification is preferred. Join a supportive team focused on success and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook is preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure the freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Join OPHG, a leading local and independent hospitality group in New Orleans, known for owning, operating, and innovating diverse restaurant concepts. We currently have a kitchen opportunity in Baton Rouge. 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 join 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 line cook, sous chef, or kitchen lead 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 the 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 the 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 is 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

Complete our short application today!