Job Overview
Join our culinary team as a Prep Cook/Server, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence makes all the difference! In this supported role, you’ll be a crucial part of our kitchen, preparing fresh ingredients, executing recipes, and ensuring every dish meets high standards of quality and safety. Your enthusiasm for culinary arts will help create memorable dining experiences for our residents while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a unique food industry setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and assemble dishes according to established recipes and menu specifications
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including knives, ovens, fryers, and food processors
- Follow food safety protocols and handle all ingredients with proper hygiene practices
- Maintain cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and kitchen surfaces to ensure a sanitary environment
- Assist with meal preparation
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate food production and meet service deadlines
- Support inventory management by organizing supplies and notifying supervisors of stock needs
Skills
- Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, or a related culinary role within restaurants or food service environments
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards and proper handling techniques
- Excellent knife skills with proficiency in slicing, dicing, chopping, and other cutting techniques
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and adhere to portion control guidelines
- Familiarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Experience in menu planning and meal assembly in a fast-paced setting
- Effective communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with kitchen team members
- Knowledge of dietary requirements and experience working in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is a plus
- Experience is desirable for supporting large-scale meal prep
- Demonstrated commitment to cleanliness, safety standards, and food industry best practices
Embark on your journey with us—where your skills will grow, creativity can flourish, and every day brings new experiences!
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Cooking : 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Traverse City, MI 49686 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Traverse City, MI 49686 (Required)
Work Location: In person
