Line Cook - Plum Market West Bloomfield

Plum Market • West Bloomfield Township, MI

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About The Position

A Line Cook prepares and executes daily food production in the Prepared Foods Department, including showcase, cold bar, grab & go, and catering. The role calls for strong culinary skills, a passion for high-quality scratch-made food, and a consistent commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and Plum Market’s quality and presentation standards. The Line Cook contributes to a positive, team-driven kitchen culture.

The ideal candidate is passionate about scratch cooking and natural, organic, and specialty ingredients; dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen; eager to learn; and committed to teamwork, inclusion, and excellent customer service. The position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of culinary fundamentals and cooking techniques.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper product rotation.
• Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes and production guides.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to four hours without a break.
• Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, and push or pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or food production setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for the showcase, cold bar, catering, and grab & go according to standardized recipes and production guides.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, labeling, and product rotation.
• Ensure food is cooked, held, and served at appropriate temperatures and with consistent quality.
• Monitor preparation levels and communicate production needs to leadership.
• Follow kitchen and department sanitation protocols, including use of gloves, labels, and food safety logs.
• Support fellow Team Members during peak times and collaborate to maintain kitchen flow.
• Communicate effectively with Team Members, Customers, Store Leadership, and the Director Group.
• Follow Plum Market policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time positions and a variety of retail shifts.
• Training programs and opportunities to grow skills and knowledge.
• Competitive holiday pay at time and a half for working on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family.
• 401(k) with company match, available after six months.
• 20% discount on grocery purchases and 50% discount on Team Member meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed