Cook

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Earned Sick Time

Referral Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Respectful Work Environment

No late nights

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Rochester, MI is seeking a skilled Fine Dining Line/Prep Cook to craft high-quality dishes for residents, upholding scratch-kitchen standards and elevated presentation. You will work hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen focused on craftsmanship and consistency.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in fine-dining or upscale kitchens, strong knife skills, and a commitment to sanitation. This role emphasizes teamwork, daily lineup participation, and a collaborative kitchen

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in fine-dining or upscale kitchen.
• Strong cooking techniques and culinary terminology.
• Professional sanitation and safety knowledge.
• Ability to maintain composure during busy services.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to assist with clean-up tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute scratch meal preparation, cooking, and plate presentation to fine-dining standards.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, and fully stocked station.
• Follow recipes, flavor profiles, plating standards, and portion guidelines.
• Demonstrate culinary techniques including knife skills, sautéing, roasting, grilling, and classical methods.
• Uphold station organization and prep readiness throughout service.
• Monitor inventory and complete order sheets to maintain par levels.

Skills

Fine-dining cooking

Knife skills

Sanitation practices

High-pressure service

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Line prep

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 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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