Cook

French Truck Coffee; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

French Truck Coffee in Baton Rouge is seeking a reliable Cook to support cafe operations. You will prepare quality dishes to recipe specs, maintain station cleanliness, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work closely with baristas and leadership, follow safety guidelines, label and store items, and help with daily and seasonal prep. Previous kitchen experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement with a hands-on, cooperative approach in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and accountability in completing all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in a timely manner following all recipes and plating specifications - fulfill customer tickets within 8 minutes.
• Maintains punctual attendance.
• Keeps line and various stations stocked and organized properly throughout shift.
• Completes assigned prep items for the day and completes prep sheet as needed.
• Labels, dates, and stores all food items properly.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks as outlined by checklist.
• Communicates with baristas and the store leadership team regarding customer tickets or product issues.
• Completes deep cleaning tasks as outlined in checklists.
• Completes opening and closing checklist depending on shift.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness - including line, prep area, dish pit, and storage areas.
• Wash, dry, and put away all dishes.
• Ability to complete produce order if needed.
• Follows all proper food handling and kitchen safety guidelines - FIFO, shelf lives, time vs temp, proper storage hierarchy
• Inform management team of any maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Properly handle any guest issues or complaints as outlined in the training materials and by management team

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety and quality focus

Organizational skills

Team player

Job description

Description

Our Cooks function as the heartbeat of the kitchen and food operations at our cafe locations. They are tasked with preparing and serving quality food with an emphasis on consistency. Cooks must maintain a working knowledge of the products we offer and what they will be tasked with preparing for and executing in the kitchen. Our Cooks will be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchens they work in as well.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare food in a timely manner following all recipes and plating specifications - fulfill customer tickets within 8 minutes
• Maintains punctual attendance
• Keeps line and various stations stocked and organized properly throughout shift
• Completes assigned prep items for the day and completes prep sheet as needed
• Labels, dates, and stores all food items properly
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks as outlined by checklist
• Communicates with baristas and the store leadership team regarding customer tickets or product issues
• Completes deep cleaning tasks as outlined in checklists
• Completes opening and closing checklist depending on shift
• Maintains and exhibits customer first attitude at all times when interacting with customers
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness - including line, prep area, dish pit, and storage areas
• Wash, dry, and put away all dishes
• Ability to complete produce order if needed
• Follows all proper food handling and kitchen safety guidelines - FIFO, shelf lives, time vs temp, proper storage hierarchy
• Inform management team of any maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Properly handle any guest issues or complaints as outlined in the training materials and by management team

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

• Previous cook or kitchen experience preferred but not required

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement with a hands-on, cooperative approach in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and accountability in completing all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time frequently
• Mix of standard office, manufacturing, and retail store environments