Prep & Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Benefits Included

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

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.