Cook

Continental Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Dining perks

Flexible schedules

PTO

Job summary

Continental Services is seeking a Cook for the CCS Taubman Cafe location in Detroit. This is a full-time position reporting to Michelle Lancaster, offering a competitive hourly wage of $18.00–$21.00.

You will prepare quality dishes, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, safe, and engaging dining environment. The role requires basic knife skills, Food Safety knowledge, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous cooking experience preferred
• 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
• Serve Safe and Allergen Certification preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Attention to details
• Able to multi-task
• Able to follow instruction (written/verbal)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic knife skills

Food sanitation

Time management

Communication with customers

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Recipe measurement & conversion

Job description

Cook

Department: CCS Taubman Cafe 700166

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: CCS

Reporting To: Michelle Lancaster

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 / 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. 1. Ensure quality food product
2. 2. Oversee that our product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions
3. 3. Must have good basic knife skills, production skills
4. 4. Be able to be read and follow Company recipes
5. 5. Ensure your work area is clean, well-organized and has good sanitation
6. 6. Good time management to keep oneself on track
7. 7. Adherence to daily menu and prep lists
8. 8. Ability to work independently on their assigned station
9. 9. Create value through our services
10. 10. Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time
11. 11. Build a rapport with repeat customers
12. 12. Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation
13. 13. Be an effective communicator
14. 14. Suggestively sell add-ons to orders
15. 15. Enjoys working with others
16. 16. Excellent communication (with co-workers and customers)
17. 17. Willing to jump in where needed
18. 18. Eagerness to learn new skills
19. 19. Take direction well/ Flexible to change
20. 20. Leads by example
21. 21. Positive attitude, create positive work environment
22. 22. Enjoys being “hands‑on” with customers
23. 23. Consistent work and output
24. 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.