Fine-Dining Line Cook | Scratch Kitchen, Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Paid Time Off

Earned Sick Time

Referral Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan

Respectful work environment

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living is seeking a Fine Dining Line/Prep Cook for a 11:00–7:00 shift. The role focuses on scratch kitchen preparation, high presentation standards, and precise line work for residents.

You will work in a team with strong culinary craftsmanship and a commitment to quality. Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in fine dining or upscale kitchens, solid knife skills, and a deep understanding of kitchen safety and organization.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years' experience in fine-dining, upscale casual or scratch-kitchen.
• Strong cooking techniques and culinary terminology.
• Solid knife skills and precise prep work.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen organization.
• Ability to stay composed during high-pressure service.
• Team-oriented, coachable and able to take direction.
• Excellent verbal and listening communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fine-dining

Scratch kitchen

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication

Team oriented

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

Cedarbrook Senior Living is seeking a Fine Dining Line/Prep Cook for a 11:00–7:00 shift. The role focuses on scratch kitchen preparation, high presentation standards, and precise line work for residents.

You will work in a team with strong culinary craftsmanship and a commitment to quality. Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in fine dining or upscale kitchens, solid knife skills, and a deep understanding of kitchen safety and organization.