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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 11d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Culinary Assistant supports R&D functions by maintaining the corporate test kitchen and assisting with product tastings and documentation. They are also responsible for managing kitchen sanitation, inventory, and collaborating with managers to control food and labor costs.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of full-service restaurant management experience and a sanitation certification. Strong skills in technical writing, people management, and high-volume scratch kitchen operations are required.
Full job description
Description
The ACI Culinary Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting all R&D functions, including the organization & maintenance of the corporate test kitchen, product transportation, and assisting all R&D writing and Research and Development functions, including showings & tastings.
Responsibilities include:
Culinary Support - Test kitchen set up/break down, organization of inventory in test kitchen, support the executive kitchen manager, etc.
Safety, security, and sanitation - Maintains and manages the kitchen's organization, cleanliness, and equipment/smallware.
Effective business management - Partners with Peer Managers in increasing sales and maintaining cost controls regarding food, beverage, supplies, and labor goals.
External guest satisfaction - Responsible for resolving concerns of food quality effectively and efficiently.
Internal guest development and satisfaction - Promotes a culture of performance accountability and recognition through open communication discussions regarding expectations, performance evaluations, and ongoing mentoring/coaching.
Requirements
Qualifications:
2+ years of Restaurant Management experience in a full-service restaurant setting.
Systems-oriented with experience in a high-volume scratch and/or spec recipe kitchen.
Strong to moderate "People Management" and communication skills
Ability to work with peer Managers on acting plans to improve financial controls. (food costs, labor costs, and controllable expenses)
Sanitation certification
Good technical writing, documentation, and recording skills
At Al Copeland Investments (ACI), we’re more than a business—we’re a legacy of bold flavors, world-class hospitality, and entrepreneurial excellence. Founded by the renowned restaurateur Al Copeland Sr., who launched Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken in 1972 and opened the first Copeland’s of New Orleans in 1983, ACI continues to shape the future of the food, hospitality, and lifestyle industries.
Our diverse portfolio includes:
Copeland’s of New Orleans, Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro, and Mirepoix Event Catering – delivering award-winning, Louisiana-inspired cuisine.
Nolé Special Event Venue – a premier New Orleans event space for unforgettable gatherings.
Copeland Tower Living & Hotel Division – offering all-inclusive luxury residential experiences and managing top-tier hotels, including Best Western French Quarter and Comfort Inn & Suites.
Diversified Foods & Seasonings – a leader in high-quality food manufacturing, providing flavor solutions for restaurants and retail.
Al Copeland Investments remains committed to culinary innovation, quality, and genuine Southern hospitality across all divisions.
Offices: 2601 Severn Ave, 17th floor, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, US
At Al Copeland Investments (ACI), we’re more than a business—we’re a legacy of bold flavors, world-class hospitality, and entrepreneurial excellence. Founded by the renowned restaurateur Al Copeland Sr., who launched Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken in 1972 and opened the first Copeland’s of New Orleans in 1983, ACI continues to shape the future of the food, hospitality, and lifestyle industries.
Our diverse portfolio includes:
Copeland’s of New Orleans, Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro, and Mirepoix Event Catering – delivering award-winning, Louisiana-inspired cuisine.
Nolé Special Event Venue – a premier New Orleans event space for unforgettable gatherings.
Copeland Tower Living & Hotel Division – offering all-inclusive luxury residential experiences and managing top-tier hotels, including Best Western French Quarter and Comfort Inn & Suites.
Diversified Foods & Seasonings – a leader in high-quality food manufacturing, providing flavor solutions for restaurants and retail.
Al Copeland Investments remains committed to culinary innovation, quality, and genuine Southern hospitality across all divisions.
Offices: 2601 Severn Ave, 17th floor, Metairie, Louisiana 70002, US