Cook I

Join our innovative and dynamic team at CAMO's kitchen in New Orleans

Job Details: 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations 
• Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures 
• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner 
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc. 
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly in accordance with current health and food handling regulations 
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items 
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed on daily checklists 
• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked 
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations 
• Sets up, operates and maintains kitchen equipment 
• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste 
• Uses proper documentation to record all food production 
• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the manager 
• Labeling and storing all products to company standards 
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats 
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware and sanitizing kitchen 
• Works hand in hand with manager, runners, cooks and hotel staff in a safe, respectful manner 
• Expected to assist with inventory counts when needed 
• Following all company policies and procedures

• At least one years' experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook
• Weekend availability
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attentive and detailed oriented
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions
• Louisiana Food Handler Certification