Demo

Cook

Whistle stop
Wiggins, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced to join our team in a dynamic culinary environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in food preparation, menu planning, and food safety, with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role offers an opportunity to work in a professional setting that values culinary expertise and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and assemble meals according to established recipes and menu specifications
  • Assist with menu planning to ensure variety and nutritional balance
  • Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout all food handling processes
  • Execute food preparation tasks including chopping, cooking, plating, and garnishing
  • Support catering events by preparing and serving food in a timely manner
  • Ensure proper knife skills are utilized for efficient and safe food processing
  • Serve guests with professionalism, ensuring a positive dining experience
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate meal production and presentation
  • Assist in inventory management and stock rotation for kitchen supplies and ingredients

Experience

  • Prior experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is preferred
  • Experience in fine dining, restaurant service, or food industry roles is highly desirable
  • Background in culinary arts, including food preparation, cooking, and meal assembly
  • Knowledge of food handling procedures, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards
  • Skills in menu planning, catering, and serving are advantageous
  • Proficiency with knife skills and general kitchen operations is essential
  • Previous experience working in kitchens or culinary settings demonstrates capability to meet the demands of this role

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $15

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Cook?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Cook career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$38,848 - $47,384
Income Estimation: 
$42,857 - $54,506
Income Estimation: 
$38,344 - $47,165
Income Estimation: 
$37,157 - $47,352
Income Estimation: 
$61,261 - $79,378
Income Estimation: 
$25,552 - $31,490
Income Estimation: 
$38,848 - $47,384
Income Estimation: 
$38,344 - $47,165
Income Estimation: 
$37,157 - $47,352
Income Estimation: 
$35,852 - $45,069
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Cook jobs in the Wiggins, MS area that may be a better fit.

  • Shrimp Basket Holdings LLC Gulfport, MS
  • Description Summary/Objective The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sa... more
  • 28 Days Ago

  • MeMe's Daycare Hattiesburg, MS
  • Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and energetic to join our team in delivering exceptional food services within a dynamic culinary environment. This r... more
  • 3 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!