Line cook/Prep cook

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid training

Job summary

MedFresh is a fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant seeking a dependable Line Cook / Prep Cook to join our small kitchen team. You’ll prepare ingredients in the morning and run service during lunch and dinner, grilling meats, operating the shawarma machine, frying, baking bread, and assembling bowls.

We expect accuracy, cleanliness, and strong food-safety practices. The ideal candidate works well under pressure, is punctual, and a team player who can stand long shifts and lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen, grill, or prep experience preferred.
• Ability to work with hot equipment safely.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Prep: Wash, cut, and portion vegetables and ingredients.
• Prep: Marinate and portion meats according to recipe standards.
• Prep: Prepare sauces and house-made items using exact measurements.
• Prep: Label, date, and properly store all food.
• Prep: Maintain a clean and organized prep area.
• Prep: Monitor food levels and restock as needed.
• Line Cook: Grill meats and proteins to proper temperature and quality standards.
• Line Cook: Fry items and maintain oil quality and cook times.
• Line Cook: Operate bread oven and monitor baking consistency.
• Line Cook: Assemble sandwiches and bowls accurately and efficiently.
• Line Cook: Prepare fresh salads to portion and presentation standards.
• Line Cook: Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation during service.
• Line Cook: Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties.
• Line Cook: Work efficiently during busy lunch and dinner rushes.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Punctual

Team player

Job description

MedFresh is a fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant focused on fresh, high-quality ingredients and cooked-to-order meals. We’re looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Line Cook / Prep Cook to join our small kitchen team.

This role combines food preparation and line cooking responsibilities. You’ll be preparing ingredients in the morning and executing service during lunch and dinner — grilling meats, operating the shawarma machine, frying food, baking fresh bread, and assembling bowls and sandwiches. Because we are a smaller operation, every team member matters. We’re looking for someone who works clean, moves with purpose, and takes pride in consistency and food safety.

Responsibilities

Prep Responsibilities

• Wash, cut, and portion vegetables and fresh ingredients
• Marinate and portion meats according to recipe standards
• Prepare sauces and house-made items using exact measurements
• Label, date, and properly store all food
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area
• Monitor food levels and communicate when items need restocking

Line Cook Responsibilities

• Grill meats and proteins to proper temperature and quality standards
• Fry items while maintaining proper oil quality and cook times
• Operate bread oven and monitor baking consistency
• Assemble sandwiches and bowls accurately and efficiently
• Prepare fresh salads to portion and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation during service
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties
• Work efficiently during busy lunch and dinner rushes

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, grill, or prep experience preferred (fast-casual experience is a plus)
• Comfortable working with hot equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, and rotisserie machines
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
• ServSafe certification is a plus (not required)

What We Value

• Clean and organized work habits
• Accuracy in measurements and portioning
• Consistency in food quality
• Calm and focused under pressure
• Respect for equipment and food handling standards
• A strong team player who supports smooth service

Schedule

Morning prep shifts + Lunch & Dinner service

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid training