Cook

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

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

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