Cook

Continental Services; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

At-work dining

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Continental Services in Novi, MI is seeking a Cook to join our Hanon department. You will prepare quality dishes, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen while delivering friendly service during Monday–Friday 7am–3pm shifts.

The role requires basic knife skills, familiarity with kitchen equipment, and the ability to work independently or with teammates. We offer full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Food handling, sanitation and safety knowledge required.
• 1–3 years cooking experience preferred.
• Proficient use of kitchen equipment and knife handling.
• Ability to convert/measure recipes accurately.
• Serve Safe and allergen certification preferred.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food product and presentation.
• Follow daily menu, recipes and prep lists.
• Maintain clean, organized and sanitary station.
• Work independently at assigned station and with team.
• Provide excellent customer service and engagement.
• Suggest add-ons and upsell when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Safety

Knife skills

Recipe following

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary education in progress or completed

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Cook

Department: Hanon

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hanon

Reporting To: Bryce Imhoff

Compensation: $19.00 - $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.

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

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.

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.

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