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Prep Cook
Kira NOLA
601 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
Kira NOLA hiring Prep Cook in New Orleans, LA

Kira NOLA hiring Prep Cook in New Orleans, LA

Prep Cook

Kira NOLAMore Info

601 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
Full Time • Hourly (Based on Experience)
Expires: Nov 24, 2026

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Schedule
Shifts: Day, Night
Weekends Required

Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

PREP COOKS needed for TOP Restaurant

KIRA was recently voted Best New Restaurant by Gambit. Featuring Italian-inspired cuisine with a wood-fired oven, handmade pastas, pizzas and distinctive flavors designed around family-style dining and sharing. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Casey Wilcox. We are seeking PREP COOKS to help support and develop this outstanding team. We are looking to expand services and need talented people to support our team as we meet this increased demand. It is our goal to hire highly motivated and hardworking individuals who share the same love for food and our excellence.

  • Job includes daily prep of recipes and components to support all line stations.
  • Responsible for large-batch production of sauces, stocks, doughs and other kitchen staples to recipe and spec.
  • Breakdown and portioning of proteins with consistency and minimal waste.
  • Prep and set the line so every station is stocked and ready before service.
  • Keep walk-ins, dry storage and prep areas organized, labeled, dated and rotated (FIFO).
  • Must be able to work from prep lists, prioritize tasks and hit deadlines ahead of service.
  • Must be punctual, dependable and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Must work clean and uphold food safety and kitchen standards.
  • Team-oriented, passionate and motivated to learn and grow.
  • Strong knife skills required; butchery experience is a plus.
  • Creativity and love for cooking delicious food is encouraged.

Compensation:

  • HIGHLY competitive compensation DOE.
  • Bonus Program
  • Growth and development within a rapidly expanding restaurant group.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Food Prep

Recipe Prep

Kitchen Organization

Punctuality

Reliability

Knife Work



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Fine Dining

KIRA is an immersive dining destination where Japanese precision meets Mediterranean warmth. Designed as a multi-sensory journey.