Cook
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering, Cafe / Restaurant, Cook & Chef
Cook
Location:
New Iberia, Louisiana
Join our team at Rip Van Winkle Gardens in New Iberia, Louisiana, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a historic estate setting. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests while working in a beautiful and unique environment.
Daily Responsibilities- Menu planning and execution
- Plate presentation with attention to detail
- Utilize various cooking techniques such as pasta, wok, scratch cooking, broiling, seafood preparation, and more
- Manage kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and quality
- Maintain food quality standards
- Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
- Experience with portion control and menu planning
- Strong knowledge of a la carte cooking
- Excellent knife skills and proficiency in sauce making and pastry making
- Ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and special diets
- Experience with sautéing, flat top grill cooking, and soup making
This position offers a competitive salary range of $20,000 to $24,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off, and dining discounts at Café Jefferson.
Company InformationRip Van Winkle Gardens is a historic estate and tourist destination in New Iberia, Louisiana, featuring guided tours of the Joseph Jefferson Mansion, 15 acres of gardens, event hosting, dining at Café Jefferson, and overnight accommodations.
DEI StatementAt Rip Van Winkle Gardens, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We celebrate individual differences and believe that diversity strengthens our team.
EEO StatementRip Van Winkle Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Employment Type:
Part Time
Bonus/Commission:
No
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