Cook-Johnny Sanchez

L'auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles • Lake Charles, LA

4d

About The Position

The Cook at Johnny Sanchez prepares food items according to established menus, recipes, and standards, ensuring consistency, quality, accuracy, and timely service. The role includes learning about the facility’s room outlets and answering general questions about the property. The Cook coordinates orders with dining room staff and communicates as needed with the Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.

The position requires completing assigned preparation and side duties, maintaining work areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner, and following Health Department requirements for food handling, storage, temperatures, and cleanliness. The Cook attends scheduled company training and follows the Standard Operating Procedures manual and department standards, while maintaining confidentiality in company matters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience as a line cook required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency and literacy in English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items to standard in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of sanitation procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in culinary arts or a recognized apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and be familiar with the facility’s room outlets and answer general questions about the property.
• Read food orders from computer printouts and prepare items according to established menu plans.
• Prepare food according to standard recipes and menus to ensure consistency.
• Wash, slice, peel, and cut foods for cooking or serving.
• Check food for doneness using appropriate methods, including tasting, smelling, or piercing with utensils.
• Follow established work procedures, quality standards, and menu specifications.
• Coordinate with and communicate orders to dining room staff.
• Prepare food accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete assigned prep items as listed on the prep sheet.
• Use and maintain assigned areas and equipment in a sanitary, safe, and effective manner.
• Follow Health Department regulations for food handling, storage, steam table temperatures, and cleanliness.
• Attend company training programs as scheduled.
• Complete opening, closing, and other side duties assigned by supervisors.
• Communicate as needed with the Lead Cook and Sous Chefs.
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedures manual and company and department standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in company matters.

Benefits

• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Day-one medical coverage may be available depending on position.
• 401(k) matching may be available depending on position.
• Annual performance bonus may be available depending on position.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.
• Career growth and support to expand career possibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED