Cook - Full-Time

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

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Michigan seeks a skilled Line/Prep Cook with fine-dining or upscale scratch-kitchen experience to prepare high quality dishes for residents. You will focus on craftsmanship, consistency, and elevated presentation while maintaining a clean, organized station and following Executive Chef standards.

Requirements include 2–3+ years in a fine-dining or upscale kitchen, strong cooking techniques, knife skills, food safety, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in a fine-dining, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Solid knife skills and precise prep.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute scratch meal preparation and plate presentation to a fine-dining standard.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, and stocked station with proper batch-cooking and logs.
• Follow recipes, flavor profiles, plating standards, and portion guidelines.
• Demonstrate culinary technique across multiple cooking methods.
• Support station organization and prep readiness during service.
• Monitor inventory and complete orders to maintain par levels.

Skills

Fine-dining experience

Upscale scratch-kitchen

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Team player

Communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

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.