Cook

Continental Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site dining perks

Paid time off

Job summary

Continental Services is seeking a Cook for GM Factory Zero in Detroit. You will contribute to a consistent quality product and culinary experience, while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Typical shift is Monday–Friday 6am–2pm. You will follow company recipes, maintain a clean work area, and ensure proper portioning and presentation. Must be hands-on and ready to learn new skills and adapt to changes.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge about food handling, sanitation, and safety.
• Must have good hygiene and hand washing skills.
• Able to communicate with others daily.
• Must have good knife/production skills.
• Attention to details.
• Time management skills.
• Able to multi-task.
• Able to follow instruction (written/verbal).
• Understand food labeling, temperatures, FIFO, and engaging customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food product.
• Oversee that product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions.
• Must have good basic knife skills, production skills.
• Follow Company recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Show good time management to stay on track.
• Adhere to daily menu and prep lists.
• Work independently at assigned station.
• Create value through our services.
• Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time.
• Build rapport with repeat customers.
• Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Suggest add-ons to orders.
• Be flexible to change and lead by example.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Communication

Knife skills

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Presentation

Education

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook

Department: GM Factory Zero 700158

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: GM Factory Zero

Reporting To: Kaylin Day

Compensation: $19.50 - $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.

Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm

Key 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 be 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.

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

• Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety


• 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


• Must possess proper recipe conversion and measuring


• Serve Safe and Allergen Certification preferred


• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends


• 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.

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