Seasonal Cook at Country Club of Detroit – Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

A Day on the Job Summary:

A CCD Cook is responsible for executing high-quality food preparation and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workstation. This role supports a positive kitchen culture by upholding established service standards, contributing to team collaboration, and continuously developing culinary skills.

Essential Job Duties:

• Uphold and contribute to a positive work culture by aligning daily performance with the kitchen’s vision, standards, and established service guarantees
• Organize and manage station responsibilities, ensuring readiness for daily and weekly operations, including:
• Preparing and maintaining daily mis en place for service.
• Cooking menu items accurately according to established recipes, standards, and guest preferences.
• Executing food preparation and service within designated time standards.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Communicating effectively and proactively with team members across all kitchen functions.
• Actively develop culinary skills, including cooking techniques and flavor profiles.
• Contribute to menu innovation through participation in feature dishes and idea development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth toward advancement opportunities.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Support a collaborative and respectful team environment.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven experience working in a fast-paced kitchen setting with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and decision-making capabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent stooping, bending, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and carrying.
• Ability to perform in a physically demanding, high-energy kitchen environment.

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Country Club of Detroit retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.