Opening Cook

Job DetailsJob Location: Metairie, LA 70006Salary Range: $14.00 - $19.00 HourlyOpening Cook Zuppardo’s Family Market, family owned and operated, has been a staple in the community for over 90 years, providing delicious food, great value, and exceptional service. We are seeking professional, service-oriented Cooks to help us continue that tradition. As a Cook at Zuppardo’s Family Market, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality food that meets customer specifications while ensuring freshness, safety, and consistency. Our Cooks are friendly, reliable, energetic, and team-driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to excellent customer service while prepping, cooking, and packaging food. Prepared Foods 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 Cook Responsibilities • 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   Essential Functions • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions • Ability to work in hot and cold environments • Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required Work Environment • Fast-paced prepared foods and kitchen environment • Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and high-quality food preparation COMPETITIVE WAGES and EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Zuppardo's Family Market is located at 5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, 70006. Job Types: Part-time and Full-time positions available Benefits for full-time positions • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) with match • Profit sharing QualificationsSkills and 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