Cook (Cocinero)

Felipe's Taqueria; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match (up to 4%)

Opportunities to Grow in a Scratch-Kit

Job summary

Felipe’s Taqueria in New Orleans is seeking a Cook (Cocinero) to prepare hot recipes, follow our scratch-made standards, and contribute to a fast-paced kitchen.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients, taste for quality, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy shifts. This full-time role offers opportunities to grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Follow Felipe’s recipes and cook in small batches to maintain freshness.
• Taste regularly to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the workstation.
• Assist with inventory needs and station setup.
• Commit to guest satisfaction and high food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot recipes according to Felipe’s standards.
• Calculate batch sizes and cook small batches frequently to maintain freshness.
• Taste food regularly to ensure quality and consistency.
• Stock, rotate, and maintain the hot line throughout service.
• Adjust prep levels based on business volume.
• Follow all food safety, time, and temperature procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and kitchen.
• Communicate inventory needs and equipment issues to leadership.
• Break down and clean your station at the end of each shift.

Skills

Batch cooking

Food safety

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Cook (Cocinero) – Join the Felipe’s Kitchen Team!

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match (up to 4%)

Opportunities to Grow in a Scratch Kitchen

If you enjoy cooking with fresh ingredients, take pride in quality, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, Felipe’s is the place to grow your career.

About the Role

At Felipe’s, our Cooks are known as Cocineros. They prepare the hot recipes that keep our burrito line stocked and our guests coming back for more.

This role is all about consistency, freshness, and teamwork. You’ll follow Felipe’s recipes, cook in small batches, taste for quality, and help keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy shifts.

What You’ll Do

Prepare and cook all hot recipes according to Felipe’s standards

Calculate batch sizes and cook small batches frequently to maintain freshness

Taste food regularly to ensure quality and consistency

Stock, rotate, and maintain the hot line throughout service

Adjust prep levels based on business volume

Follow all food safety, time, and temperature procedures

Maintain a clean, organized workstation and kitchen

Communicate inventory needs, par levels, and equipment issues to leadership

Break down and clean your station at the end of each shift

What We’re Looking For

Passion for cooking and working in a kitchen

Experience with batch cooking, prep, or hot line production preferred, but not required

Strong attention to detail and food quality

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced restaurant environment

Team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills

Commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and guest satisfaction

Shift Availability

Full-time opportunities available

Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts

Weekend availability preferred

Why Felipe’s

For over 19 years, Felipe’s has served scratch-made, small-batch Mexican food and hand-squeezed Key Lime Margaritas across New Orleans and Southwest Florida.

We’re built on fresh ingredients, strong teamwork, and doing things the right way every shift, every batch, every day.