Line Cook - Hybrid, Ford House

Continental Services • Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hybrid Line Cook – Restaurant & Events is a hands-on culinary role that supports both restaurant service and event execution at Ford House. This position is responsible for maintaining strong station readiness, quality food execution, accurate plating, prep support, and food safety standards across à la carte dining, banquets, private events, and special functions. Working closely with the Executive Chef, this role helps ensure smooth transitions between restaurant and event operations while supporting a culture of professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and consistent culinary execution.

Requirements

• 2+ years of progressive kitchen experience; upscale or high-volume line experience preferred.
• Lead cook or station-lead experience preferred; proven ability to set pace and support team consistency.
• Strong fundamentals: knife skills, organization, timing, and quality control.
• Food safety knowledge; ServSafe preferred (or willingness to obtain within 90 days if required).
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by business volume.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute an assigned station with speed, organization, and consistency during service.
• Support ticket pacing and communicate clearly with other stations to maintain smooth service flow.
• Assist with line readiness prior to service, including mise en place, backups, station cleanliness, and smallwares.
• Help protect food quality by verifying proper cooking temperatures, doneness, seasoning, and plating presentation.
• Step into station coverage as needed to support breaks, volume changes, or service gaps.
• Support prep and production for banquets, private dinners, and special events.
• Assist with event prep lists, production timelines, loadouts, and culinary setup.
• Help execute buffet and plated event service with attention to timing, presentation, and consistency.
• Support on-site event service and breakdown while maintaining organization and professionalism.
• Assist with specialty menus, dietary accommodations, and VIP event details as directed.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Executive Events Chef, Sous Chefs, and other kitchen team members to support daily operations.
• Maintain respectful, clear, and timely communication with both BOH and FOH teams.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members by reinforcing station standards and kitchen expectations.
• Lead by example through professionalism, urgency, consistency, and a team-first mindset.
• Help promote a positive and accountable kitchen culture that reflects Continental and Ford House standards.
• Follow food safety procedures including temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and safe holding practices.
• Maintain proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation of all food products.
• Keep stations, equipment, and shared work areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready throughout the shift.
• Follow sanitation procedures, chemical safety standards, and PPE expectations as required.
• Complete opening, closing, and reset duties to ensure the kitchen is prepared for the next shift or event

What This Job Offers

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