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Prep Cook

Middendorf's Restaurant
Ponchatoula, LA Full 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 Prep Cook and be part of the behind-the-scenes operations that makes this Louisiana Icon amazing!

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

Some things a Prep 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

Perks & Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Group Benefits
  • 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 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. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

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