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New Orleans Workforce Development HUB

These locations all provide case management and career supports. If you are going to do a walk in at any of these locations, plan on bringing your ID, Birth Certificate, Social, resume, and proof of residence if ya have anything.

1. 1. - Job1
    - The New Orleans Youth Alliance - Re-engagement Center
    - Urban League
    - Total Community Action - Stand
    - Goodwill New Orleans

Online Applications for New Orleans Employers

Fast Food / Restaurants

1. 1. - - Burger King: Burger King is a fast-food restaurant chain serving flame-grilled burgers, fries, and other quick meals, with locations throughout New Orleans. Entry-level jobs there include Team Members (crew), Shift Leaders, and Assistant Managers — roles that involve customer service, food prep, cleaning, cashiering, and helping lead a shift depending on the position. To apply, you can browse local jobs at their careers site, fill out an online application, and possibly do an interview in person; for more info contact the location you’re interested in.
      - Dat Dog: Dat Dog is a New Orleans–based fast-casual restaurant that started on Freret Street in 2011 and has become a local favorite known for gourmet hot dogs, sausages, and a wide variety of toppings in a colorful, community-focused atmosphere. Entry-level jobs often include roles such as cashier, food prep worker, line cook, and restaurant crew member, where employees help prepare food, take customer orders, maintain a clean dining space, and provide friendly customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Job seekers can apply by completing the online application on the Dat Dog “Join Our Team” page or by reaching out to the company for opportunities at local restaurants; applicants may also contact the team by email at krystal@datdog.com or inquire at a nearby location such as 3336 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
      - Domino's Pizza: Domino's Pizza is one of the world’s largest pizza delivery and carryout restaurant brands, with locally operated franchise stores that serve pizza, wings, sandwiches, and other fast-casual meals in communities across the United States. Entry-level store jobs—often called Customer Service Representatives, Pizza Makers, or Delivery Drivers—typically involve taking customer orders, preparing food, handling payments, stocking ingredients, and keeping the store clean while working in a fast-paced team environment. Students can apply online through the Domino’s careers website or the store’s hiring page, and because most locations are independently owned franchises, applicants may also follow up directly with the local store manager by visiting the store listed in the job posting.
      - French Truck Coffee:
      - Panera Bread: Panera Bread is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its bakery-cafés that serve soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, and fresh baked goods in locations across the United States. Entry-level positions—often called Team Members, Associates, Cashiers, Sandwich Makers, or Baristas—typically involve greeting customers, taking orders, preparing food and drinks, operating the register, and helping maintain a clean and welcoming café environment while working as part of a team. Students can apply for jobs online through the Panera careers website, search for openings at nearby bakery-cafés, and submit an application; applicants may also visit a local Panera location to ask about opportunities or contact the company’s recruiting team at careers@panerabread.com
      - Popeyes: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a fast-food restaurant chain founded in Louisiana that serves New Orleans–style fried chicken, seafood, and classic Southern sides at thousands of locations across the United States and around the world. Entry-level jobs—often called Team Members, Crew Members, Cashiers, or Cooks—involve greeting customers, taking orders, preparing food, operating the register, stocking supplies, and keeping the restaurant clean while working in a fast-paced team environment. Students and job seekers can apply online through the Popeyes careers website by searching for open positions at nearby restaurants and submitting a short application; applicants may also visit a local Popeyes location to ask about openings or speak with a manager about hiring opportunities.
      - Raising Cane's: Raising Cane's is a fast-growing restaurant company founded in Louisiana that specializes in chicken finger meals, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast, and its signature Cane’s Sauce, with locations throughout the New Orleans area and across the United States. Entry-level positions—often called Crewmembers—include roles such as cashier, order taker, food preparation worker, and dining room attendant, where employees help prepare meals, serve customers, maintain a clean restaurant, and work as part of a fast-paced team environment. Students and job seekers can apply online through the Raising Cane’s careers website by searching for open positions in New Orleans and submitting an application; applicants may also visit a local restaurant to ask about hiring opportunities or follow up with a manager about their application.
      - Smoothie King: Smoothie King is a health-focused smoothie franchise founded in Louisiana that operates hundreds of locations across the United States, serving blended fruit smoothies, protein shakes, and nutritional supplements designed to support wellness and fitness goals. Entry-level positions typically include Team Member or Shift Leader roles where employees prepare smoothies, operate the register, maintain a clean store environment, restock ingredients, and provide friendly customer service in a fast-paced retail setting. Job seekers can apply online through the Smoothie King careers website to search for openings at local New Orleans locations, create an applicant profile, and submit an application; applicants may also visit a nearby store to inquire about opportunities
      - Subway: Subway is a global fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in made-to-order submarine sandwiches, wraps, and salads served quickly and affordably in neighborhood locations. Entry-level roles at Subway typically include Sandwich Artist positions, where employees greet customers, prepare sandwiches and other menu items, operate the register, restock ingredients, and help maintain a clean and welcoming restaurant environment. Students can apply online through the Subway careers portal at Subway’s hiring site (https://harri.com/mysubwaycareer), search for nearby locations in the Greater New Orleans area, submit an application for open roles, and contact the local restaurant directly.
      - Waffle House: Waffle House is a well-known 24-hour diner chain founded in 1955 that operates more than 2,000 restaurants across the United States, especially in the South, serving classic breakfast foods, sandwiches, and comfort meals in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Entry-level roles typically include Server, Grill Operator, Host/Hostess, or Dishwasher, where employees learn customer service, food preparation, and teamwork while working flexible shifts and receiving on-the-job training. Applicants can apply online through the Waffle House careers application portal or visit a local restaurant to ask about openings, and they can contact the company’s application assistance team at 770-729-5933
      - Wendy's: Wendy’s is a global fast-food restaurant chain known for its square hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and Frosty desserts, with thousands of locations across the United States and around the world. Entry-level positions at Wendy’s in New Orleans typically include crew member, cashier, cook, and shift team roles, where employees help prepare food, serve customers, operate registers, and maintain a clean and efficient restaurant environment. To apply, visit the Wendy’s careers website to search for open positions near New Orleans, LA, submit an online application, and follow up with the local restaurant for hiring information
      - *Most restaurants and fast food spots do their hiring in person, so if you don't see the place of employment on this list, call the store you are looking for and ask how to apply

Hospitality, Retail, and Tourism

Supermarkets, Groceries, and Big-box Retail Stores

Hospitals

1. 1. - - Ochsner
      - LCMC: Touro / University Medical Center / New Orleans East Hospital / West Jeff
      - Other ideas could include Physical Therapy / Rehabilitation Centers, Substance Rehabilitation Centers, Retirement Centers, Community Health Clinics, Dentists, Counseling / Mental health therapists

Independent Contractor jobs

Other

Online Search Websites

Networking

Job Fairs

Resumes, Business Cards, Professional Profile

For info about building a resume and acing your interview, check out our section on preparing for a job.

For business cards, check out your local print shop, or you can order them online at places like Vista Print (if you order their sample kit, they will mail you 10 free business cards).

Community Organizations

In addition to the New Orleans Development HUB (see below), here are some organizations and events that you can go to to meet and connect with other professionals and creative folks.

Using a Tracker to Organize your Job Search

Sometimes in order to get a job, you have to submit 50-100 applications, and tracking that can be exhausting. Spreadsheets can be helpful ways to organize all the info you need in order to do follow up calls and stay on top of your job hunt: check out this sample job application tracker.

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