Creative Cook | Craft Delicious Dishes in a Team Kitchen

la Madeleine; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

la Madeleine is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team in our Texas location. You will contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant by preparing, cooking, and arranging dishes with care and creativity.

Strong teamwork, communication, and organization are essential to delight our guests with our menu. The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience, is skilled with kitchen equipment, follows sanitation procedures, and holds a high school diploma; culinary school graduates

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook is required.
• Skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and act quickly.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

Say Bonjour to a job you’ll love
The associates of la Madeleine have a passion for delicious food, caring hospitality, and making a difference in the communities we serve. We reward and encourage exceptional performance through a friendly, fulfilling work environment. With la Madeleine you will enjoy many opportunities for career advancement along with competitive compensation and benefits.
Start a rewarding career with la Madeleine and find out why la Madeleine is loved by our associates as well as our guests.
THE CASUAL FRENCH EXPÉRIENCE
Find Your France
In the middle of a busy life, la Madeleine is a little piece of France you can call your own. Guests are encouraged to choose the la Madeleine experience that suits them. Sit and sip quietly by the fireplace or choose the patio and take place in what we consider one of the highest forms of French culture: the art of conversation.