Opening Cook

Zuppardos Economical Supermarkets; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; 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, service-oriented cooks to help us continue our 90-year tradition of delicious food, great value, and exceptional service. We offer competitive wages and a range of benefits.

As a cook you will handle prepared foods, follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and work opening to closing shifts. Prior kitchen or food service experience is preferred, with a strong teamwork mindset.

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.

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 items.
• 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 leadership.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Neat appearance

Job description

Job Details

Job Details
Job Location: Metairie, LA 70006
Salary Range: $14.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Opening Cook

Zuppardo’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.

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 items

Cook 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 leadership

Essential 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 required

Work Environment

• Fast-paced prepared foods and kitchen environment
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and high-quality food preparation

COMPETITIVE 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 available

Benefits for full-time positions

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Profit sharing

QualificationsSkills 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