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Lead Cook

Le Rendez-vous Cafe
Las Cruces, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026

We are a fast-paced restaurant with a casual dining atmosphere, offering a blend of French flavors. Our menu features sandwiches as the core, complemented by daily specials inspired by traditional French cuisine. Additionally, we are known as a French pastry shop, showcasing over 40 kinds of pastries daily.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual with a love for the food industry and a strong eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities:

  • Cook with precision on a flat-top grill, including preparing eggs to order.
  • Use a manual scale accurately for portioning.
  • Handle tasks requiring physical strength, including regularly lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Maintain attention to detail and consistency in all tasks.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, standing for extended periods.
  • Manage multiple tasks efficiently and stay focused under pressure.
  • Follow a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as needed..

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience cooking on a flat-top grill.
  • Experience in high-volume kitchen
  • Ability to execute daily special independently
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and team-oriented mindset.
  • Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Culinary School Diplomat ,French or Italian Cuisine Back ground is preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

This is not a beginner position. Only apply if you have prior grill experience in a fast-paced kitchen.

Paid trial period required.

Applicants without relevant experience will not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour for experienced person after

Paid trial

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Are you available to work both Saturday and Sunday?
  • Do you have experience cooking on a flat-top grill (eggs, steak, fish)?

Experience:

  • Hotel or Restaurant Kitchen: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20

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