Weekend Line Cook

Blake Farms; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake Farms is seeking a reliable Line Cook for a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. Weekend availability is a priority, with both day and night shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The role requires prior kitchen experience, ability to thrive under pressure, and a commitment to quality. You will maintain cleanliness, follow safety standards, and work with a dynamic team to deliver a great dining experience.

Qualifications

• Availability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including day and night shifts.
• 3–6 months kitchen or restaurant experience.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Culinary certificate or equivalent training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Take customer orders, as applicable, and prepare food requiring short preparation times.
• Complete orders from steam tables and ensure timely service at counters or tables.
• Carve meats, prepare sandwiches, brew coffee, and perform additional food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, counters, and tables.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe guidelines.
• Accept payment and make change when required.
• Work efficiently during high-volume service periods, particularly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, during both day and night shifts.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
• Support team members and assist in other areas when needed.
• Use kitchen equipment safely, including knife handling.

Skills

Weekend availability

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

Description

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Line Cook to join our fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. We are specifically seeking candidates available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including both daytime and nighttime shifts. Weekend availability is a priority for this position.

This role is ideal for someone with prior kitchen experience who thrives under pressure, takes pride in preparing quality food, and enjoys working as part of a dynamic team.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, supporting efficient service, and delivering a consistent, high-quality dining experience for our guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Take customer orders, as applicable, and prepare food requiring short preparation times.
• Complete orders from steam tables and ensure timely service at counters or tables.
• Carve meats, prepare sandwiches, brew coffee, and perform additional food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, counters, and tables.
• Assist with food preparation, stock rotation, and inventory support as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe guidelines.
• Accept payment and make change when required.
• Work efficiently during high-volume service periods, particularly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, during both day and night shifts.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
• Support team members and assist in other areas when needed.
• Use kitchen equipment and tools safely and properly, including practicing knife safety.
• Observe all safety and security procedures and report unsafe conditions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

• Availability to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including day and night shifts, is strongly needed.
• Previous kitchen or restaurant experience preferred; 3–6 months of experience is a plus.
• Culinary certificate or equivalent training is a plus.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow professionally.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and recipes.
• Comfortable using kitchen equipment and related technology.
• Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility to support weekend operations.

Core Competencies

• Continuous learning and skill development
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Clear verbal communication
• Problem-solving ability
• Dependability and punctuality
• Quality and cost awareness
• Adaptability in high-pressure environments
• Commitment to safety and sanitation
• Professional appearance and conduct.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Regularly lift up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work long hours on your feet in a high-heat kitchen environment.
• Manual dexterity and knife-handling ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Regular exposure to extreme heat and humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp equipment, fumes, and cleaning chemicals.
• Loud noise levels typical of commercial kitchens.
• Weekend shifts are a primary staffing need. Candidates must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with openings across both daytime and nighttime shifts.
• Additional evening, holiday, and other shift availability may be required.

Important Scheduling Note

Our greatest staffing need is Friday through Sunday. We are looking for dependable team members who can help cover both day and night shifts throughout the weekend. Please indicate your weekend availability when applying.