Line Cook Jobs in New Orleans, LA
DishwasherHero+ connects line cooks in New Orleans with restaurant, hotel, and catering shifts — as a W-2 employee with weekly pay, workers' compensation, and full employment protections. Rates: $15–$20/hr. Serving French Quarter, Warehouse District, Uptown, Mid-City. Festival and convention season drives constant demand for prep and dish crews.
What Line Cooks Do
Cook and plate dishes to order at a station in a busy commercial kitchen. Execute recipes consistently during high-volume service.
- Cook and plate dishes to order at your assigned station
- Maintain station cleanliness and mise en place throughout service
- Follow recipes and plating standards consistently
- Communicate with the expo and other line cooks during service
- Assist with prep work before and after service
Why Work Line Cook Shifts Through DishwasherHero+?
W-2 Employment
Louisiana and federal FLSA wage compliance. Taxes withheld, workers' comp included — not 1099.
Weekly Pay
$15–$20/hr, deposited directly to your account every week.
Flexible Shifts
Browse available line cook shifts in French Quarter and beyond — work when you want.
Multiple Venues in New Orleans
Work across restaurants, hotels, and catering companies in French Quarter, Warehouse District, Uptown, Mid-City.
Line Cook Shifts by Neighborhood in New Orleans
Jump to line cook shifts in your area of New Orleans. Select a neighborhood to filter the shift preview below — or view all shifts across French Quarter, Warehouse District, Uptown, Mid-City.
French Quarter
Line Cook shifts in French Quarter — $15–$20/hr, weekly pay.
Warehouse District
Line Cook shifts in Warehouse District — $15–$20/hr, weekly pay.
Uptown
Line Cook shifts in Uptown — $15–$20/hr, weekly pay.
Mid-City
Line Cook shifts in Mid-City — $15–$20/hr, weekly pay.
Line Cook Jobs in New Orleans — FAQs
Are line cook jobs in New Orleans W-2 or 1099?
All line cook positions through DishwasherHero+ in New Orleans are W-2 employment. That means payroll taxes are withheld, workers' compensation is covered, and you have full employment protections under Louisiana and federal FLSA wage compliance.
How much do line cooks make in New Orleans?
Line Cooks through DishwasherHero+ in New Orleans earn $15–$20 per hour as W-2 employees. Pay is deposited weekly directly to your account.
What neighborhoods in New Orleans can I work in?
DishwasherHero+ covers French Quarter, Warehouse District, Uptown, Mid-City and the broader New Orleans area. Available shifts depend on restaurant demand — you can browse shifts in your preferred area and accept the ones that fit your schedule.
Do I need experience to get line cook jobs in New Orleans?
Minimum 1 year commercial kitchen experience required. Once you're approved, you can browse available line cook shifts in New Orleans and start working within days.
How do I apply for line cook jobs in New Orleans?
Sign up in under 5 minutes at dishwasherhero.com, complete a quick background check, and start browsing available line cook shifts in New Orleans. No resume or interview required.
How does scheduling work for line cook shifts in New Orleans?
You choose the shifts you want. Open line cook shifts across French Quarter, Warehouse District, Uptown and the rest of New Orleans are posted with the venue, start time, and hours before you accept. There is no minimum weekly commitment, and you can work as little or as often as your schedule allows.
When do line cooks get paid in New Orleans?
Pay is issued weekly by direct deposit for every confirmed line cook shift worked in New Orleans, with taxes withheld as a W-2 employee. Rates run $15–$20 per hour depending on venue and shift.
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