Taziki's Cook

Poke Loa; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay $14/hr plus tip pool

Paid Time Off potential

Flexible Schedule

No late nights

Great Environment

Career Path to Ownership

Health Benefits after 1-year

Job summary

Taziki’s Café is hiring for Kitchen Team Members in Metairie, LA. Roles include Prep, Salad, Grill, Roll-Up and Expo with shifts from 8am-4pm or 4pm-10pm. We train you; no prior experience required. Spanish speakers welcomed. Expect a fast-paced kitchen, strong teamwork, and pride in great Mediterranean-inspired food.

Benefits include flexible scheduling, potential PTO, and a clear path toward ownership. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience is great, but not required - we can teach you everything you need!
• Proper knife skills
• Ability to operate all necessary kitchen equipment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team as necessary
• Strong work ethic with passion and urgency
• Dependable and reliable
• Work flexible schedule
• Professional attitude and respect for coworkers, establishment, and the brand

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh food items daily and accurately
• Set up and stocking of stations with all necessary supplies
• Menu and product knowledge
• Managing orders efficiently
• Preparing catering orders
• Proper food handling and storage of food products
• Maintaining proper hygiene, uniform and appearance
• Maintaining health department standards throughout each shift
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen, dish and prep areas
• Performing shift side work to include opening and closing duties
• Completing all course certifications for Kitchen Team Members in our training platform

Tools

Flattop Grill

Char Grill

Oven

Slicer

Mixer

Food Processor

Job description

• Base Pay of $14 plus High-Paying Tip Pool!
• Paid Time Off potential!
• No late nights, no early mornings!
• Flexible Schedule!
• Great Environment!
• Career Path to Ownership!
• Option for Health Benefits after 1-year full-time!

We get it – you want a flexible job you’re excited about, co-workers you enjoy, and work you can be proud of. You can find that at Taziki’s. Experience is great, but not required - we can teach you everything you need!

**¡Se Habla Español!**

WHAT YOUR TEAMMATES SAY

“I enjoyed working at Taziki's. I was friends with all of my co-workers so it felt like a family! I had good pay and great hours! I enjoyed learning how to do a lot of things in the kitchen!”

“It has been by far my favorite job. I love the brand and what Taziki's stands for. The food is all fresh every day, everything is made that morning.”

YOUR ROLE

Positions can include these Stations: Prep, Salad, Grill, Roll-Up and Expo.

• Preparing fresh food items daily and accurately
• Set up and stocking of stations with all necessary supplies
• Menu and product knowledge
• Managing orders efficiently
• Preparing catering orders
• Proper food handling and storage of food products
• Maintaining proper hygiene, uniform and appearance
• Maintaining health department standards throughout each shift
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen, dish and prep areas
• Performing shift side work to include opening and closing duties
• Completing all course certifications for Kitchen Team Members in our training platform

THE IDEAL TEAM MEMBER

• Experienced preferred but not required - we will train you!
• Proper knife skills
• Ability to operate all necessary kitchen equipment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team as necessary
• Strong work ethic with passion and urgency
• Dependable and reliable
• Work flexible schedule
• Professional attitude and respect for coworkers, establishment, and the brand

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST:

• Understand and abide by all company standards and policies (provided in your handbook)
• Obtain a Food Handler’s card shortly after beginning employment

YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS/HOURS:

A typical work day at Taziki’s may look like:

• Morning shift - 8am - 4pm
• Evenings - 4pm - 10pm
• Weekends - when applicable
• Holidays - when applicable (always CLOSED Thanksgiving & Christmas!)

*Hours will vary by store.

You’ll work in a typical restaurant kitchen environment which includes but is not limited to using equipment such as a flattop and char grill, oven, slicer, mixer and food processor.

YOUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• Prolonged Standing
• Bending
• Stooping
• Twisting
• Lifting/ Carrying up to 30 pounds
• Cooking

Taziki’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Taziki's Café is a fast-casual restaurant brand with more than 90 locations in 17 states. Our menu is Mediterranean-inspired with a Southern flair, and our mission is to create an environment that combinesextraordinary food with meaningful human connection. Corporate headquarters are located in Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN.