Cook — Restaurant Kitchen

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA. Compensation is $12–$20 per hour. The role supports The Vintage restaurant’s guest dining experience as part of OPHG, a local and independent hospitality group. The cook prepares a variety of dishes while maintaining safe food handling and quality standards. Careful ingredient rotation, temperature control, and responsive attention to guest feedback support consistent restaurant service.

What you'll do

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas and equipment
• check ingredient quality and rotate stock
• regulate cooking temperatures
• season and cook food according to recipes or professional judgment
• turn or stir food for even cooking
• respond to guest feedback professionally.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

baton rouge la

the vintage

$12–$20/hour

restaurant kitchen

food preparation

food safety

ingredient rotation

temperature control

guest feedback

servesafe

food handler certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Previous restaurant cook experience is preferred. ServeSafe or Food Handler certification is required or must be attained; the role requires standing for eight or more hours and lifting 30+ pounds.

About the employer

The Vintage is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.