Cook

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Paid Time Off

Earned Sick Time

Referral Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan

Respectful work environment

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living is seeking a Fine Dining Line/Prep Cook for a 11:00–7:00 shift. The role focuses on scratch kitchen preparation, high presentation standards, and precise line work for residents.

You will work in a team with strong culinary craftsmanship and a commitment to quality. Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in fine dining or upscale kitchens, solid knife skills, and a deep understanding of kitchen safety and organization.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years' experience in fine-dining, upscale casual or scratch-kitchen.
• Strong cooking techniques and culinary terminology.
• Solid knife skills and precise prep work.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen organization.
• Ability to stay composed during high-pressure service.
• Team-oriented, coachable and able to take direction.
• Excellent verbal and listening communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute scratch meal preparation, cooking and plate presentation to fine-dining standards.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, and stocked station with batch-cooking and logs.
• Follow recipes, flavor profiles, plating standards and portion guidelines.
• Demonstrate culinary technique across knife skills, sautéing, roasting, grilling and classic methods.
• Uphold station organization and prep readiness throughout service.
• Monitor inventory levels and complete order sheets for proper par levels.

Skills

Fine-dining

Scratch kitchen

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication

Team oriented

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

Shift is 11 am to 7 pm

Fine Dining Line/Prep Cook

At Cedarbrook Senior Living, we work hard every day to find out what “Celebrating Life Every Day!” means to our residents and their families, then we help them achieve these goals.

About the Job:

We are seeking a skilled Line /Prep Cook with fine-dining or upscale scratch-kitchen experience to prepare and execute high quality dishes for residents. This role is ideal for a cook who takes pride in craftsmanship, consistency, and elevated presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Execute all aspects of scratch meal preparation, cooking, and plate presentation with a fine-dining standard in mind.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, and fully stocked station, using proper batch-cooking methods and accurate time/temperature logs.
• Follow detailed recipes, flavor profiles, plating standards, and portion guidelinesas set by the Executive Chef.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to culinary technique—including knife skills, ingredient prep, sautéing, roasting, grilling, and classic cooking methods.
• Uphold high standards for station organization and prep readinessthroughout service
• Monitor inventory levels and complete order sheets to maintain proper food and supply par levels.

Qualifications:

• 2–3+ years' experience in a fine-dining, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques, culinary terminology, and proper use/care of kitchen equipment.
• Solid knife skillsand familiarity with precise prep work.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation practices, and kitchen organization.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure during high-pressure service periods.
• Team-oriented, coachable, and able to take direction with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and listening).
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-driven with the ability to problem-solve on the line.
• Willingness to assist with daily lineup meetings and contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Ability to assist with cleaning tasks, dishwashing, and overall kitchen maintenance as needed.

Benefits:

• No late nights
• Paid Time Off
• Earned Sick Time
• Referral Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Respectful Work Environment

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