Cook - Sherwood Forest

Southern Classic Chicken; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A local restaurant chain in Baton Rouge is hiring Cooks to help prepare their famous fried chicken. Applicants should be reliable and team-oriented, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. The role emphasizes food safety and quality, and both experienced cooks and newcomers are welcome to apply. This position offers various benefits including flexible scheduling and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is a plus, but training is provided for the right person.
• Ability to follow recipes and food safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hand-batter, fry, and prep food with precision.
• Keep your station clean and organized.
• Work with speed and accuracy in a team environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependability

Positive attitude

Job description

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

NOW HIRING: COOKS Be the Flavor That Brings ‘Em Back!

Southern Classic Chicken has been bringing families back to the table for over 35 years! We’re famous across Louisiana for serving up the absolute best fried chicken and sides – made fresh, seasoned right, and served with heart.

Now we’re looking for hardworking, reliable, and kitchen-loving Cooks to fire up the fryers and help us deliver that Southern Classic taste that keeps guests coming back.

If you’ve got hustle, heart, and a love for great food done the right way, we want YOU!

What You’ll Do (a.k.a. Your Chicken Mission): • Hand-batter, fry, and prep with precision – no shortcuts, just the real deal • Follow recipes and food safety procedures with integrity • Keep your station clean, organized, and ready for action • Work with speed, accuracy, and classic Southern grit • Communicate with your team – because in our kitchen, we win together • Be coachable, dependable, and ready to grow with us

Who You Are (Besides a Fried Chicken Fan): • You take pride in your work and love working with your hands • You’re dependable, focused, and ready to Own It every shift • You’ve got a strong work ethic and a “yes chef!” attitude • You bring positivity, humility, and a family-first mindset • Kitchen experience is a plus, but we’ll train the right person with the right attitude

Why You’ll Love It Here: At Southern Classic Chicken, we live our Mission: To Bring You Back – to quality, to community, and to a job that feels like home. Our Vision: Create moments that matter through food that comforts and service that shines.

And our Core Values? They’re how we roll: Courage to grow, Heart to serve, Integrity to do the right thing, Grit to get it done, and Family to bring it all together.

Sound like your kind of kitchen? Apply now and start cooking up something Classic.