Prep Cook

Bon Temps Grill; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A local restaurant in Lafayette, Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing and cooking a variety of dishes while ensuring safe food-handling practices. The ideal candidate should have previous cooking experience and effective communication skills. This position offers employee discounts and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain).
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Ensure freshness of food by checking for quality and rotating stock.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities:

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters

Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking

Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift 30+ lbs

Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Complete our short application today!