Line Cooks

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Lodge housing

Job summary

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places is seeking a Line Cook in Detroit, Michigan. This hands-on kitchen role offers starting pay of $21.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate will enjoy a diverse team environment, outdoor lifestyle, and culinary growth opportunities. Emphasizing fresh cuisine and guest experience, the role includes responsibilities for meal preparation and compliance with safety standards.

We offer health benefits, a 401K plan, and lodge housing options.

Qualifications

• Prior line cook experience; restaurant or hospitality preferred.
• Experience living/working in rural environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook delicious cuisine for guests.
• Ensure menu item execution accuracy and consistency.
• Comply with sanitation policies.
• Support team members in a positive work environment.

Skills

Strong cooking expertise

Guest service and hospitality

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

COMPENSATION: Starting at $21.00 per hour ($20.00 per hour base wage + $1-$2 per hour tip sharing)

Snapshot

A hands‑on kitchen role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.

Is this the right job for me?

• Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
• Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature‑filled setting?
• Want to expand your culinary experience — with room to grow if you excel?

If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.

About us

We are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for Line Cooks who are excited about providing memorable cuisine and hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.

Why you’ll love it here

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
• Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off

What we offer

• Sick pay in first year; paid time off thereafter
• Healthcare benefits available within 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year
• Regular work schedule withspecific days off
• If living in lodge‑owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost

What you will do (job summary)

Our line cooks play an integral role in our exceptional food & beverage team at the Lodges. We look for warm, friendly people with healthy, active lifestyles, high standards and high integrity, who have been top performers in their previous roles. We welcome seasonal or career‑oriented applicants.

All positions work with our talented Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver outstanding, freshly prepared cuisine for our three‑meal‑a‑day food operations. Meals are served in our sit‑down restaurant, outdoor dining area and tavern, as well as catered events.

Our lodges pride themselves in serving fresh, healthful, delicious food that far exceeds expectations given our remote setting. Given our location, most of our several hundred guests at each lodge eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night. We also host many weddings, reunions and group events.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy helping guests have a fantastic dining experience
• Are reliable, detail‑oriented, organized, and efficient
• Can balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standards
• Work well independently and as part of a supportive team

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook delicious cuisine for our guests at various kitchen stations
• Develop menu knowledge to ensure accurate and consistent menu item execution
• Inspect dishes to ensure accuracy, presentation, and temperature
• Comply with restaurant, stocking, cleaning, and sanitation policies
• Comply with proper cleaning procedures
• Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
• Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
• Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
• Comply with work shift schedules and break requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed

Education & experience

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
• Prior line cook experience; restaurant or hospitality preferred
• Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferred

Competencies/required skills and abilities

• Strong cooking expertise and commercial kitchen/equipment knowledge
• Able to provide thoughtful guest service and hospitality
• Reliable, dependable and punctual
• Able to follow instructions accurately and multitask
• Works well as part of a team and supports others
• Detail‑oriented with good organizational skills
• Follows company policies, procedures and safety standards
• Adheres to food handling and sanitation requirements
• Communicates appropriately, supportively and professionally
• Adaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast‑paced setting
• Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalism
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• Leading a healthy, balanced, drug‑free lifestyle

Work environment and physical demands

• The physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standards
• Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
• Ability to stand and move continuously
• Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds
• Working with required chemicals and PPE
• Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when needed

Note

We are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.