Luxury Hotel Kitchen Cook - Banquets & VIP Dining

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking a Cook I–III to join our luxury kitchen team. You will prepare items according to recipes, maintain mise en place, and support high-volume service with precision and teamwork.

A culinary background with basic knife skills and the ability to follow standardized procedures in a fast-paced environment are essential. Louisiana health standards and hotel policies apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or Line Cook preferred.
• Hotel/large-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Culinary school, apprenticeship, or formal culinary training is an asset.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes and standardized production procedures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute food items according to established recipes, production schedules, yield guides, and quality standards.
• Complete daily mise en place and ensure workstations are stocked and prepared for service.
• Prepare ingredients using proper culinary techniques (cutting, portioning, seasoning, etc.).
• Support culinary production for restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, VIP experiences, and other hotel operations.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, preparation methods, portion sizes, allergens, and presentation standards.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, temperature, portioning, and presentation throughout preparation and service.
• Follow production schedules and pars to ensure adequate preparation for anticipated business levels.
• Label, date, rotate, store, and handle food products per safety standards; practice FIFO and minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation; clean and sanitize equipment and spaces.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures, equipment setup, stocking, breakdown, cleaning, and proper storage.
• Collaborate with Chef de Parties, Sous Chefs, Stewarding, and others to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Food preparation

Line cooking

Food safety

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Fairmont New Orleans is seeking a Cook I–III to join our luxury kitchen team. You will prepare items according to recipes, maintain mise en place, and support high-volume service with precision and teamwork.

A culinary background with basic knife skills and the ability to follow standardized procedures in a fast-paced environment are essential. Louisiana health standards and hotel policies apply.