Cook/Line Server

Description

Description

Continental is Metro-Detroit’s Top dining, refreshment services and event management company. We are committed to providing great food and impeccable service, delivered by happy, hardworking people. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and be part of a polished team that makes a difference, delighting guests and customers every day, then we are looking for you. We are growing exponentially so are you ready to dig in, and have some fun with us?

Cook/Line Server Position Overview:

The experienced Cook/Line Server is responsible for preparing and servings our guests.  As part of this, the Cook/Line Server will help maintain our high-quality product by following our quality and safety standards.  The Cook/Line Server will prepare food according to specifications by using proper portioning, approved recipes, and food prep logs/tools.  This Cook/Line Server will be mostly responsible for weekly and daily prep, continuity of service, and contributing to the highest guest service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Cook/Line Server:

• Maintenance: Manage daily upkeep and organization of kitchen.  The Cook/Line Server will begin their day at our Innovation Center (Troy, MI) each morning.  Here, the Cook/Line Server will manage all smallwares that are utilized at the Henry Ford Café location.  Washing smallwares and placing them back on the designated rack is vital for a productive and successful lunch service.
• Food Preparation: Facilitate and manage daily prep in the kitchen at our Innovation Center (Troy, MI) each morning. Work with the culinary team to ensure food is properly prepared, packaged and shipped.  Gather and prepare garnishes for menu offering that day.  Following daily production, Cook/Line Server will commute to Henry Ford to set-up and serve during lunch service.

• Service: Set-up hot and cold food lines in the best manner to ensure successful lunch service.  Ensure correct serving utensils, pans, and packaging are being utilized.  Follow all portioning standards to allow for consistency.  Strive to exceed guest expectations.  Carefully and artfully package each order.  Provide knowledge around dish, allergens, etc. to guests. 
• Quality: Ensure quality and completeness of food from start of production to end of service. Ensure quality standards are being met and timelines followed. Ensure timely and complete communication with interested parties to ensure quality standards are being met
• Development: Maintain awareness of new food trends, ways to display foods, team orientated

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience in the food industry required
• Large kitchen, banquet or off premise catering strongly preferred
• Serve Safe/Allergen Certified or willingness to obtain certification required
• Must be able and willing to work seasonal event driven schedule including nights, weekend and summer holidays
• Strong proficiency with electronic communication, Microsoft Office Suite, and related systems used in the industry
• Strongly organized, proven ability to prioritize, team orientated, and teachable.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work with all facets and levels of staff and management

Company Offerings and Benefits for Prep Cooks:

We value the health, safety and well-being of our associates. For that reason, we offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. Employees can also use our inclusive employee assistance program. Location specific perks may also include wellness programming, on the job training, corporate hosted classes, certification, and team events.

To ensure we protect our team members and the integrity of our company, all associates are required to go through a background check prior to starting with the company. The background check will include validation of information supplied on the application, criminal history, and drug screening. Depending on the nature of the position, additional checks such as driving history, physical ability, or credit check may also be required. Please speak with the recruiter during the application process for more details.

• BCBS Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) match after 60 days
• PTO and Personal Holidays

Physical Demands for Cook/Line Servers:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Continental reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Continental or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be all inclusive.

Scheduled Shift for Cook/Line Servers:

• Work week: Monday – Friday, 10a-2p – Henry Ford Cancer Center
• Cook/Line Servers are expected to have flexible start times as early as 5am
• Flexible availability for catering and on premise events
• Overtime available and strongly encouraged

Does this Cook/Line Server position sound like the perfect opportunity for you? Then upload your resume and we will contact you if you qualify. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug screen. Continental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.