Cook - Full-Time

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living is seeking a skilled Line/Prep Cook with fine-dining or upscale scratch-kitchen experience to prepare and execute high quality dishes for residents. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, consistency, and elevated presentation in a demanding kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate brings 2–3+ years in a fine-dining or upscale kitchen, strong knife skills, and a solid foundation in sanitation and kitchen organization to maintain a polished, efficient line during service.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years' experience in a fine-dining, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques and culinary terminology.
• 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 problem-solving skills on the line.

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 culinary technique across knife skills, ingredient prep, sautéing, roasting, grilling, and classic 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.

Skills

Fine-dining experience

Knife skills

Sanitation practices

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

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.