Grill Cook / Kitchen Manager

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary: $16+/HR BOE

Express Employment is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager / Grill Cook to join a locally family-owned and operated Soul Food Kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has experience with authentic Southern cooking, takes pride in their craft, and leads with respect, consistency, and accountability.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on Grill Cook, preparing food to order with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Cook and assemble menu items according to customer specifications and quality standards

• Lead, direct, organize, and support all kitchen staff and daily kitchen operations

• Maintain smooth workflow during service by managing the line and coordinating staff

• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and consistency across all kitchen stations

• Be open to learning and embracing the kitchen’s established style while helping enhance and improve operations

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Qualifications

• Previous experience required as a Grill Cook, Line Cook, and/or Kitchen Manager

• Strong, proven grill cooking experience with the ability to work fast and efficiently

• Hands-on leadership experience in a kitchen environment

• Experience with Southern-style cuisine strongly preferred

• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to lead by example

• Comfortable cooking on the line while managing kitchen operations

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Schedule & Pay

• Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm

• Tuesday – Saturday

• 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• $16+/hour (Based on Experience)

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If you’re passionate about real Southern cooking, thrive in a hands-on kitchen role, and want to grow with a family-run business, we’d love to hear from you!

 

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