Kitchen Team Member (Prep Cook)

Paradies Lagardère; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a kitchen prep teammate for a production-style kitchen serving airport travelers in Grand Rapids. You will assist with food preparation, batching, portioning, labeling, and uphold strict food safety and quality standards.

No prior dietary department experience is required; training will be provided. The role emphasizes following safety protocols, maintaining cleanliness, rapid meal assembly, and contributing ideas for efficiency and improved presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in food handling or kitchen environments is advantageous but not required.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and sanitation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation tasks according to recipes and menu specifications.
• Support kitchen activities by following safety protocols and maintaining cleanliness.
• Handle food with care, ensuring proper storage and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

This is a production-style kitchen focused on preparing fresh grab-and-go food items for airport travelers. The role is centered around prep, batching, portioning, labeling, and maintaining food safety and quality standards — not traditional restaurant line cooking

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, mixing, and assembling ingredients according to established recipes and menu specifications
• Support cooking activities by following safety protocols and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area
• Handle food with care, ensuring proper storage, handling, and sanitation practices to meet food safety standards
• Participate in menu planning discussions and contribute ideas for new dishes or improvements to existing offerings
• Serve food efficiently and courteously during meal service, ensuring timely delivery and presentation
• Maintain organized workstations, including cleaning utensils, equipment, and work surfaces regularly
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and uphold high standards of quality and safety

Experience

• Previous experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is preferred but not required; training will be provided for motivated candidates
• Experience in food handling, food service, or restaurant environments is advantageous
• Familiarity with culinary techniques such as knife skills, meal preparation, and cooking methods is beneficial
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper sanitation practices is highly valued
• Exposure to catering or large-scale meal preparation environments can enhance your application
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail and safety standards

Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering delicious meals with care! This role offers a fantastic chance to grow your culinary expertise while contributing to a vibrant food service environment.