Cook - Full-Time 2nd Shift

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Paid time off

Earned sick time

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Michigan is 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 rewards craftsmanship and elevated presentation, with responsibilities including scratch meal prep, plate presentation, organized stations, and adherence to recipes and portion guidelines.

You will maintain clean, well-stocked stations, support the kitchen team during service, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years' experience in a fine-dining, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of professional cooking techniques, culinary terminology.
• Solid knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute scratch meal prep and plate presentation to fine-dining standards.
• Maintain a well-organized, clean, and fully stocked station, using batch-cooking methods and logs.
• Follow detailed recipes, flavor profiles, plating standards, and portion guidelines.
• Demonstrate culinary technique—knife skills, 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

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

High-pressure service

Line cook

Attention to detail

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

No Late Nights/Paid Time Off /Earned Sick Time

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.