Line Cook

Crewny; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Commuter Benefits

Paid Safe and Sick Leave - New Orleans

Job summary

Holywater NOLA is seeking a Line Cook to join our crew in New Orleans. You will work under our culinary director and be part of an award-winning back-of-house team, contributing to high-quality dishes and smooth service.

Responsibilities include precise food prep, adherence to DOH standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. The role requires lifting 30+ lbs, flexible schedule, and strong English communication. Compensation ranges from $19 to $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow on the job.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare menu items per recipes and standards.
• Follow sanitation, hygiene, and safety protocols.
• Maintain clean and organized station; assist in post-shift cleanup.
• Ensure consistency and quality in food and drink preparation.
• Observe temperature controls and proper storage per training.

Skills

Team player

Food preparation

Knife handling

English proficiency

Sunset lover

Job description

Line Cook

Holywater NOLA is seeking a Line Cook to join our crew, led by nationally-acclaimed culinary director, Kerry Heffernan. Line Cooks are an integral part of our award-winning back-of-house team.

Holywater NOLA

Holywater NOLA is a dining, drinking, and events destination in the heart of New Orleans.

Location: 622 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Pay: $19/hr-$25/hr

Schedule: Day, night, weekend, and weekday shifts available

Job Overview

Line Cooks play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for our guests. They must exhibit a hawk-eyed attention to detail, be hardworking and have a willingness to learn and grow on the job. Cooks are a part of a team, and therefore should act as a team player and work well with others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately execute the preparation of menu items according to Crew recipes and standards
• Comply with Crew and Department of Health established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques and safety protocols
• Comply with Crew safety plan and standards as set forth in training materials
• Ensure consistency and superiority in food/drink preparation, quality, and service
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times to ensure DOH standards are met
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy
• Set up and breakdown station to specification; perform cleaning tasks at the conclusion of each service and prepare for the following service
• Store food properly and safely according to Crew training and DOH standards; complete necessary temperature checks according to Crew training

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
• Able to lift 30+ lbs.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with knife handling protocols and skills
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Oysters
• Must love sunsets
• Willingness to work in outdoor climate conditions
• Working proficiency of written and spoken English

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of th is position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Safe and Sick Leave - New Orleans

Company Culture

We were raised in the hospitality industry and have come to believe that the highest calling is treating people well, making them feel at home, and communing over good food and drinks. It brings us all together.

We believe everyone should work in an environment where they are well compensated, culturally enriched, and treated with respect. Across the spectrum of our workforce, our employees take home industry leading income.

Equal Opportunity Employer

622 Conti Street Operator LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.