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in Elmwood, LA
Cook - Full-time / Part-time
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | 701 Metairie Road, Ste 1A103 Elmwood, Louisiana |
About this job
Job Description
Do you have prior restaurant and/or culinary experience? Do you have considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service? Do you have a passion for food and the restaurant business? If so, we'd like to meet you! Our 100% fresh kitchen is challenging and very hands on, yet the fast-paced culture remains fun and energetic. Zoës offers a great opportunity to grow your hospitality career with a successful and exciting organization.
As a Cook, your job will include:
• the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• ability to follow our recipes
• following quality standards and proper presentation while serving our customers quickly
• ensuring 100% cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen
• cleaning of restaurant and storage areas, including mopping
We Offer??
• Comprehensive Training Program
• FREE Meals While Working
• Balanced, Flexible Schedules
• NO Late Nights
• Casual Dress
• Fun, Upbeat Environment
• GROWTH opportunities to advance into management
Our ideal candidate is outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic. Prior restaurant and/or culinary experience and considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service. He or she must be able to work in a team environment to ensure that every customer receives an uncompromising food experience.
If this sounds like you . . . please apply today!
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
• Prior cooking experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of food, including produce, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared food
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently to turn out meals rapidly
• Personal cleanliness
• Knowledge of inventory management
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, often working on several orders at the same time
• Understanding of safety practices and correct set up, operation, break down and cleaning of all equipment
• Food safety certification, if mandated by state or local law
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a keen sense of taste and smell. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
WORK CONDITIONS/HOURS
Works with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchen, including, but not limited to: flattop grill, oven, Panini press, meat slicer, mixer, food processor, dicer, and steam wells. Hours will vary and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Zoës Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.