Zingerman's Roadhouse Line Cook

Zingerman's; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid time off accrual

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

25% massage reimbursement

Discounts at local businesses

401k matching after 1 year

Job summary

Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor seeks a motivated line cook to deliver the Roadhouse experience. This is a full-time role with 40–45 hours per week and weekend availability.

Shifts include 5am-3pm or 2pm-close; compensation is $18–$22/hour based on experience. Candidates must work weekends and be able to start at 2 pm if needed. Expect a high-end kitchen environment and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of cooking in a high-end environment.
• Proven ability to maintain safe, clean kitchen standards.
• Reliable with weekend shifts and variable hours.
• Strong communication with front-of-house staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to our recipes - accurately and under pressure
• Arrives on time for all shifts, meetings and classes
• Prepares food according to prep list (day cooks)
• Efficiently cleans equipment (night cooks)
• Follows and upholds Roadhouse standards.
• Ensures that all food meets quality and presentation standards.
• Completes Training Passport within the stated time frames and continues to live the Training Compact.
• Maintains proper station set up and a pristine work area
• Effectively communicates and works with all staff at the Roadhouse
• Mantsains positive and consistent energy and productivity standards throughout the entire shift.
• Attends weekly Huddles and Tastings
• Participates in other projects and committees as needed

Skills

Culinary skills

Weekend availability

Time management

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Job description

Description

Description

The line cook is responsible for delivering the Roadhouse food experience to all guests. The line cook reports to the Sous Chef. Full-time position with 40-45 Hours per week, holidays and weekends included. Part-time position may also be available. Typical shifts are either 5am-3pm or 2pm-close. Currently we are most in need of evening and weekend staff, so ability to work weekends and starting at 2 pm is a must to be considered. Morning shifts and evening shifts available. Weekend availability is a must.

Compensation: $18-$22/hour, depending on experience

Our Performance Expectations are:

Essential Functions:

• Prepares food according to our recipes - accurately and under pressure
• Arrives on time for all shifts, meetings and classes
• Prepares food according to prep list (day cooks)
• Efficiently & accurately cleans equipment (night cooks)
• Follows and upholds all of Zingerman's Roadhouse standards.
• Ensures that all food meets quality and presentation standards.
• Completes Training Passport within the stated time frames and continues to live the Training Compact.
• Maintains proper station set up and a pristine work area
• Effectively communicates and works with all staff at the Roadhouse
• Maintains positive and consistent energy and productivity standards throughout the entire shift.

Other Functions:

• Attends weekly Huddles and Tastings
• Participates in other projects and committees as needed

The Success Patterns for this position are:

• Has at least 2 to 3 years of cooking experience in a high-end environment
• Has a reputation for excellent relations with front of the house staff
• Has a reputation for maintaining a safe and clean kitchen
• Must be able to work weekends and Sundays

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to relocate up to 50 lbs
• Bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods at a time
• Must be able to ascend/descend between basement and main floor

Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:

• Passionate about great food and great service
• Well organized and able to multi-task
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, especially under pressure
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexible and hardworking
• Able to set priorities
• Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace

Benefits & Perks

From Day 1

• Paid training
• Paid time off accrual
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and immediate family members
• 25% reimbursement for massages
• Discounts at local businesses

After 90 days of service

• Company paid long term disability (if eligibility requirements are met)
• Company contribution to medical insurance and health savings account
• Company contribution to dental insurance
• Vision Coverage
• A 40% off discount card for Zingerman's businesses (must be out of orientation period)
• Option to buy a Zingerman’s community share

After 1 year of service

• 401k matching contributions after eligibility requirements are met