Kitchen Pro: Flexible Schedule, Fast-Paced Team

BarFly; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BarFly is seeking kitchen professionals to join HopCat’s team in Grand Rapids. We value A-players who take pride in craft, support teammates, and consistently deliver exceptional food under pressure.

Role involves preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining a clean, organized station, and collaborating across shifts to meet fast-paced service standards. Training and growth opportunities are available within BarFly and Project BarFly.

Qualifications

• Previous line-cook or high-volume kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn recipes, station procedures, equipment, and food-safety standards.
• Dependability and the ability to follow direction while working with urgency.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items using approved recipes and cooking procedures.
• Read tickets and execute modifications accurately.
• Follow FIFO, labeling, dating, holding, cooling, and allergen procedures.
• Monitor product levels and communicate needs before running out.
• Maintain equipment, utensils, floors, surfaces, and storage areas.
• Record waste and avoid unauthorized food consumption or take-home product.
• Assist other stations and complete assigned prep when business needs require.

Skills

Food quality focus

Urgency

Consistency

Station organization

Teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Coachability

Job description

BarFly is seeking kitchen professionals to join HopCat’s team in Grand Rapids. We value A-players who take pride in craft, support teammates, and consistently deliver exceptional food under pressure.

Role involves preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining a clean, organized station, and collaborating across shifts to meet fast-paced service standards. Training and growth opportunities are available within BarFly and Project BarFly.