Cook

Continental Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

At-work dining perks

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking a Cook to contribute to a consistent quality product and culinary experience, while delivering exceptional customer service. You will follow company recipes, manage your station, and keep a clean, well-organized kitchen.

The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and a hands-on approach with customers. The position requires basic knife and production skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years cooking experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes precisely.
• Ability to work on a single station and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food products.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Adhere to daily menus and prep lists.
• Work independently at assigned station while supporting team.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Suggest add-ons to orders to enhance value.
• Be flexible and willing to help where needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking

Follow instructions

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Hygiene and sanitation

Education

Culinary education in progress

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Cook

Department: Autoliv 700180

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Autoliv

Reporting To: Steve Sloney

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Responsible for creating a consistent quality product and culinary experience, while also providing exceptional customer service, presentation, and a clean and safe eating environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure quality food product
2. Oversee that our product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions
3. Must have good basic knife skills, production skills
4. Be able to be read and follow Company recipes
5. Ensure your work area is clean, well-organized and has good sanitation
6. Good time management to keep oneself on track
7. Adherence to daily menu and prep lists
8. Ability to work independently on their assigned station
9. Create value through our services
10. Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time
11. Build a rapport with repeat customers
12. Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation
13. Be an effective communicator
14. Suggestively sell add-ons to orders
15. Enjoys working with others
16. Excellent communication (with co-workers and customers)
17. Willing to jump in where needed
18. Eagerness to learn new skills
19. Take direction well/ Flexible to change
20. Leads by example
21. Positive attitude, create positive work environment
22. Enjoys being “hands‑on” with customers
23. Consistent work and output
24. Additional projects and assignments as needed.

Demonstrates attributes of

1. Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety.
2. Must have good hygiene and hand washing skills
3. Able to communicate with others daily
4. Must have good knife/production skills
5. Attention to details
6. Quick on your feet
7. Time management skills
8. Able to multi-task
9. Able to follow instruction (written/verbal)
10. Understand properly food labeling, serving temperatures, FIFO, and able to engage the customer

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety
2. 1 -3 years previous cooking experience preferred
3. Must possess use of all kitchen equipment and report any deficiencies including knife handling skills and cooking techniques such as braising, sauté, sear and grill
4. Must possess proper recipe conversion and measuring
5. Serve Safe and Allergen Certification preferred
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends
7. In process or completion of culinary education preferred

Benefits

We prioritize the health, wellness and work-life balance of our team members and designed our comprehensive compensation packages to reflect that.

• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
• Part-time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at work dining perks and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.

Location-specific perks may also include wellness programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses, certifications and team events.