Req ID: 38149Pay: $16.40 - $16.40 / hourCategory: CulinaryJob type: Full-TimeSubsidiary: TravelThe opportunityDelaware North Travel is hiring a full-time Production Cook to join our team at New Orleans Airport in Kenner, Louisiana. As a Production Cook, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients and guest orders, communicate with serving staff, keep workspace clean through out shift, and adhere to food preparation and food storage health and safety guidelines.Pay$16.40 - $16.40 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .What we offerWe care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:
Weekly pay
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.What will you do?
Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations.
Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures.
Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items and packages all products to proper specifications.
Perform opening, closing, and side work duties and end-of-day inventory, and other duties in accordance with company checklists and procedures.
Keep workstation, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
Use waste control guidelines and records all waste on the spoilage sheet.
More about you
At least1 year of previous experience in a back-of-the-house foodservice position is required.
Participation in a culinary program is preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend prep sheets and recipes.
Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.
This position requires the team member to complete and pass a background check.
Physical requirements
Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids.
Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to handle or operate kitchen equipment.
Standing and walking for the entire length of shift.
Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at the waist, bending and squatting
Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops, and brooms.
Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate-to-high.
Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
Shift detailsDay shiftEvening shiftHolidaysWeekendsWho we areFor more than 35 years, Delaware North has provided hospitality services at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Travelers can expect an authentic taste of The Big Easy with dining options including Folse Market, Leah's Kitchen, and Ye Old College Inn.Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
