Cook (AM/PM) - Free Parking!

Sage Hospitality • New Orleans, LA

4d

About The Position

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. The role involves preparing food consistently according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server orders. Cooks check shift pars, plan preparation and line setup, monitor stock and shortages, and help keep the buffet stocked. They also date and rotate food, maintain proper temperatures, store unused food appropriately, and help control food costs and waste in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of food service or related work experience.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb periodically and bend at the knees as needed when using the lower oven.
• Full range of mobility and ability to travel 30–50 feet regularly throughout the day.
• Ability to stand continuously during preparation, service, or expediting, usually all day.
• Ability to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Ability to see whether food products are prepared appropriately.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards, production and portion standards, and server orders.
• Start food items prepared ahead of time while avoiding preparation beyond estimated needs.
• Date food containers, rotate food according to standard operating procedures, and keep perishables at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and determine preparation needs, freezer pulls, and line setup.
• Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist with plans and actions to correct food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Fun and exciting work environment
• Competitive health and welfare plans
• Discounted room rates for Choice and Sage properties
• Negotiated corporate discounts on home insurance, movie tickets, flowers, and more
• Community-oriented

What This Job Offers

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