Cook

The-Jung-Hotel-; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

401k Plan

Hotel Discounts

Shoes for Crews

Job summary

Waterford Hotel Group is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for events including meetings and weddings, and support a la carte kitchen operations. The role includes reading food tickets, banquet orders, assisting with ordering, inventory, and maintaining sanitation and allergy controls.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, flexible hours, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting high performance standards.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail, strong time management and customer service.
• Friendly, polite demeanor; able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Flexible working hours and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical mobility and stamina; must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock kitchen and prep areas for events and daily service.
• Prepare meals in a timely and professional manner for events and à la carte service.
• Compile and assess inventory; report discrepancies to management.
• Maintain and follow health and safety guidelines in all kitchen activities.
• Assist Executive Chef with ordering and inventory as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Follow instructions

Background check readiness

Job description

ABOUT US

At Waterford Hotel Groupwe pride ourselveson cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day.We will celebrate your successes, appreciate yourstrengths, and offeranenvironmentwhereeach of us can truly be ourselves.We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

Cook Overview:

This position will be responsible for cooking large volumes of food for events such as meetings and weddings as well as preparing items for an a la carte kitchen. They are responsible for reading food tickets, banquet event orders for specific needs of events. Assisting the Executive chef in ordering, preparing inventory and any food preparation needed. Must have a working knowledge of food sanitation, nutrition, and allergies cross contamination.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the kitchen and prep areas are set up and stocked.
• Prepare meals in a timely and professional manner.
• Compiling and assessing inventory, report discrepancies to management.
• Maintaining and following all health and safety guidelines.

• Time management skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Job Requirements:

If you are interested in kickstarting your career in the hotel industry and have the following skills, we would love to speak with you:

• A keen eye for detail, time management and great customer service skills.
• P pleasant and friendly demeanor.
• Able to work as a team and independently.
• Flexible working hours.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision while meeting high-performance standards.
• Physical mobility and stamina.
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to follow instructions.

WATERFORD HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family. Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and p art-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage. Everyone’s needs a re different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment. We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates. If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

EXCITING EXTRAS

• On Demand Pay- Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it 24/7.
• Pet Insurance-We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.
• 401k Plan- Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.
• Hotel D Iscounts-It’s one of the biggest industry perks.
• Shoes for Crew s-All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.com

EOE/M/F/D/V

Source: Hospitality Online