Skilled Cook — Hands-On Prep, Service & Flexible Schedule

Continental Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Dining perks

Flexible schedules

PTO

Job summary

Continental Services is seeking a Cook for the CCS Taubman Cafe location in Detroit. This is a full-time position reporting to Michelle Lancaster, offering a competitive hourly wage of $18.00–$21.00.

You will prepare quality dishes, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, safe, and engaging dining environment. The role requires basic knife skills, Food Safety knowledge, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous cooking experience preferred
• Must possess use of all kitchen equipment and report any deficiencies including knife handling skills and cooking techniques such as braising, sauté, sear and grill
• Serve Safe and Allergen Certification preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Attention to details
• Able to multi-task
• Able to follow instruction (written/verbal)

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food product
• Oversee that our product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions
• Must have good basic knife skills, production skills
• Be able to read and follow Company recipes
• Ensure your work area is clean, well-organized and has good sanitation
• Good time management to keep oneself on track
• Adherence to daily menu and prep lists
• Ability to work independently on their assigned station
• Create value through our services
• Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time
• Build a rapport with repeat customers
• Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation
• Be an effective communicator
• Suggestively sell add-ons to orders
• Enjoys working with others
• Excellent communication (with co-workers and customers)
• Willing to jump in where needed
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Take direction well/ Flexible to change
• Leads by example
• Positive attitude, create positive work environment
• Enjoys being “hands‑on” with customers
• Consistent work and output
• Additional projects and assignments as needed.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Food sanitation

Time management

Communication with customers

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Recipe measurement & conversion

Job description

Continental Services is seeking a Cook for the CCS Taubman Cafe location in Detroit. This is a full-time position reporting to Michelle Lancaster, offering a competitive hourly wage of $18.00–$21.00.

You will prepare quality dishes, follow recipes, and maintain a clean, safe, and engaging dining environment. The role requires basic knife skills, Food Safety knowledge, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends.