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Cook

Middendorf's Restaurant
Ponchatoula, LA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026

Come to work where you love to eat! Join the Manchac Dorfer Crew as a Cook and be part of the behind-the-scenes operations that makes this Louisiana Icon amazing! Experience is great but not required. We are willing to train the right person!

OPEN INTERVIEWS Wednesday – Friday, 11am – 4pm.

APPLY on our website, MiddendorfsRestaurant.com/employment.

Some things a Cook does:

  • Properly and safely operate kitchen equipment
  • Practice sanitary and safe food handling
  • Maintain work area, organize and stock needed items
  • Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
  • Follow recipes and presentation specifications
  • Assist in ensuring guest satisfaction by upholding standards for quality, value, service, and cleanliness
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with all restaurant employees to promote a cooperative and pleasant working environment
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management team and shift leaders

Middendorf’s reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of its owners and managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation
  • Medical Group Benefits
  • AFLAC (dental, vision, life, disability and others)
  • Dining and Retail Discounts
  • A Turkey or Ham, your choice at Thanksgiving, Yum!
  • Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Opportunity to appear in a Middendorf’s social media video (optional)

Middendorf’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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