Opening Cook

Zuppardos Economical Supermarkets Llc; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Zuppardo’s Family Market in Metairie, LA is seeking professional cooks to prep, cook, and package high-quality foods while ensuring freshness and safety. Open, mid, and closing duties are required, with a fast-paced collaborative team environment.

We offer part-time and full-time positions with benefits for eligible staff, including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) match, and profit sharing. Applicants should be reliable, detail-oriented, and customer-service driven.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high-quality prep in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Neat, clean appearance and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and package food following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized workstation and comply with safety procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, broilers, and fryers.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock and packing.
• Open, mid, and closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Customer service oriented

Neat appearance

Job description

Opening CookZuppardo’s Family Market, family owned and operated, has been a staple in the community for over 90 years, providing delicious food, great value, and exceptional service. We are seeking professional, service-oriented Cooks to help us continue that tradition.As a Cook at Zuppardo’s Family Market, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality food that meets customer specifications while ensuring freshness, safety, and consistency. Our Cooks are friendly, reliable, energetic, and team-driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to excellent customer service while prepping, cooking, and packaging food.Prepared Foods Responsibilities• Arrive to workstation on time, properly groomed, dressed, and ready to work• Work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment• Follow all health, safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures• Safely operate and clean kitchen equipment• Accurately weigh, price, package, and process prepared food itemsCook Responsibilities• Ensure all ingredients and finished products are fresh and meet quality standards• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients• Bake, grill, steam, boil, fry, and prepare meats, vegetables, poultry, seafood, and other foods• Present, garnish, and arrange finished dishes• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment• Monitor inventory levels and product quality• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards at all times• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils• Execute opening and closing procedures• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, broilers, and fryers• Perform other duties as assigned by store or team leadershipEssential Functions• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions• Ability to work in hot and cold environments• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as requiredWork Environment• Fast-paced prepared foods and kitchen environment• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and high-quality food preparationCOMPETITIVE WAGES and EXCELLENT BENEFITS!Zuppardo's Family Market is located at 5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70006.Job Types: Part-time and Full-time positions availableBenefits for full-time positions• Dental insurance• Health insurance• Vision insurance• 401(k) with match• Profit sharingSkills and Qualifications• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment• Positive, team-oriented attitude• Neat and clean appearance