Cook

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Paid Time Off

Earned Sick Time

Referral Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Respectful Work Environment

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Rochester, MI is seeking a Fine Dining Line/Prep Cook to prepare high-quality dishes for residents, focusing on craftsmanship, consistency, and elevated presentation.

The role requires 2–3+ years in fine-dining or upscale scratch-kitchen environments, strong knife skills, and meticulous sanitation. You will work with a collaborative kitchen team to maintain standards and support daily lineup meetings.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in fine-dining, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen environments.
• Strong cooking techniques, culinary terminology, and proper equipment handling.
• Solid knife skills and precise prep work.
• Ability to stay professional and communicate well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Execute scratch meal prep, cooking, and plate presentation to fine-dining standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked station with batch-cooking 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 during service.
• Monitor inventory and complete order sheets to maintain proper par levels.

Skills

Fine-dining cooking

Knife skills

Plating and presentation

Sanitation and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

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 guidelines as 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 readiness throughout 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 skills and 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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