Cook

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Montague Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shift meals

Opportunities to grow

Weekly Friday direct deposit

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Montague, MI is hiring a Line Cook for their busy, mostly-scratch kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking on various stations, maintaining cleanliness, and following recipes accurately. Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of line cook experience, strong knife skills, and be able to work nights and weekends. The position offers pay of $15–$20 per hour based on experience, consistent scheduling, and the opportunity for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years line cook experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong knife skills and solid kitchen fundamentals.
• Ability to manage multiple orders with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Cook during service on various kitchen stations.
• Execute recipes and maintain quality standards.
• Keep your station clean and organized.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Timing

Communication

Job description

Hiring now: Line Cook / Cook for a busy, full-service, mostly-scratch kitchen in Montague, MI (casual fine dining / upscale casual). Ideal for cooks with sauté, grill, fry, or pantry experience who want a steady, respectful kitchen and room to grow.

About Old Channel Inn: We’ve served the White Lake community for 125 years. Join a restaurant with a strong local legacy, a supportive back‑of‑house team, and a kitchen that values consistency, cleanliness, and craft.

Quick Details

• $15–$20/hr (DOE)
• 25–35+ hrs/wk
• 4–5 shifts/week
• Nights & weekends
• Kitchen closes by 10 pm
• Stations: sauté, chargrill/grill, fry, pantry/cold
• Year‑round team
• Shift meals
• Consistent schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Cook during service on one or more stations: sauté, grill/chargrill, fry, pantry/cold station
• Execute recipes, prep lists, and plating/quality standards accurately and consistently
• Keep your station clean, stocked, organized, and service‑ready; label/rotate product as needed
• Work safely with standard professional kitchen equipment; follow food safety and sanitation practices
• Communicate clearly, support other stations, and maintain composure in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years line cook experience in a full-service restaurant (upscale casual, casual fine dining, or fine dining a plus)
• Strong knife skills and solid fundamentals (prep, timing, station organization)
• Ability to juggle multiple tickets/orders during peak service with accuracy and urgency
• Reliable, professional, coachable with a team‑first attitude and strong communication.
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Food safety awareness. ServSafe a plus.
• You’ll do well here if you’re clean on your station, strong on timing, and consistent on execution.

Schedule & Pay

Hours: 25–35+ hrs/wk (more hours available in‑season). Availability: nights and weekends required. Pay: $15.00–$20.00 per hour (based on experience/skills).

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (DOE)
• Consistent scheduling with a year‑round team
• Typical shifts: 3–4 pm–10:30–11 pm (seasonal variations may apply)
• Shift meals
• Clean, respectful, guest‑first kitchen culture
• Opportunities to grow, take on more responsibility, and cross‑train across stations
• Weekly Friday direct deposit
• Performance based pay increases after 60-90 days

How to Apply

Submit your resume/application through this posting. Or stop by the restaurant and drop off your resume during business hours. Include your recent kitchen experience and the stations you’re strongest on (sauté, grill/chargrill, fry, pantry). We look forward to connecting with you!