Line Cook/Prep Cook, Michigan Restaurant Kitchen
Overview
You will own meal prep and line cooking at Demeko’s kitchen & grille, a busy Detroit spot serving 50+ covers per shift. You will handle ingredients from slice to plate, keep stations ServSafe clean, and coordinate with a tight crew. This contract role pays $15-20/hour with flexible scheduling.
What You'll Do7
- 1Prepare ingredients and assemble meals to recipe specs for lunch and dinner services
- 2Cook dishes with precision on grill, fryer, and sauté stations, holding temperature and plating standards
- 3Run kitchen equipment including mixers, slicers, and ovens with safety checks
- 4Clean and sanitize workstations, utensils, and prep areas per local health codes
- 5Follow HACCP food handling steps to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage
- 6Coordinate with line cooks and expo to time orders for 20+ tables
- 7Batch prep mise en place for next day's menu, cutting vegetables and meats to spec
Requirements7
- 11+ year line or prep cook experience in a restaurant kitchen
- 2Knife skills for slicing, dicing, and portioning proteins and produce
- 3Safe use of fryers, grills, slicers, and mixers
- 4Knowledge of food safety and sanitation rules, ServSafe certification preferred
- 5Follow recipes and portion control accurately
- 6Communicate clearly with kitchen team during rush periods
- 7Stand for 8-hour shifts and lift 40 lbs
Salary Insight
$15 - $20k per year
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