Prep Cook - Halfway House at Shanty Creek Ski and Golf Resort LLC – Bellaire, Michigan

Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests with a unique “Up North” experience. Our friendly, caring team delivers exceptional service and genuine hospitality. We believe that building honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and environment is the foundation of our continued growth and success.

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing hot and cold food items for à la carte and banquet service while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment. This role requires strict adherence to recipes, food safety standards, and sanitation practices, while supporting overall kitchen operations as needed.

• Prepare hot and cold menu items for à la carte and banquet service

• Ensure food is prepared and ready at least 30 minutes prior to service

• Follow recipes accurately to maintain consistency in quality and presentation

• Manage and rotate inventory, including salads, dressings, and bar items

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen areas

• Operate kitchen equipment safely, including ovens and prep equipment

• Assist with dishwashing and support other kitchen areas as needed

• Communicate equipment or ingredient issues to the Kitchen Supervisor

• Support line operations during high-volume periods

• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 3–6 months of prep cook or kitchen experience

• Ability to follow instructions and recipes with accuracy

• Basic math skills

• Culinary school certification

• ServSafe certification

• Previous experience in banquet or high-volume kitchen environments

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Customer-focused mindset

At Shanty Creek Resorts, personal and professional accountability are essential. Team members are expected to follow all resort policies, uphold conduct standards, and maintain proper uniform and appearance guidelines while delivering exceptional guest service.

• Exposure to hot and cold environments, including kitchens and freezers

• Frequent use of ovens, hot surfaces, and kitchen equipment

• Requires standing for extended periods and manual dexterity

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Must be available for mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays