Production Cooks - Plum Market Food Service Detroit Country Day

Plum Market • Southfield Township, MI

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About The Position

The Foodservice Production Cook provides exceptional Guest service while supporting daily kitchen operations. The role prepares, cooks, heats, and serves food according to menu standards and Guest requests in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Production Cook ensures food meets Plum Market Foodservice expectations for flavor, presentation, and consistency while maintaining sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards across the culinary department.

The role works during the school year, with summers and holidays off. The posting states that both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a cook.
• Ability to adapt quickly and take on different roles to support service, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Understanding and practice of proper product rotation and food safety standards.
• Commitment to maintaining clean equipment and an organized, safe kitchen environment.
• Dependability, self-motivation, and ability to work with a team to ensure Guest satisfaction.
• Passion for cooking and desire to learn and grow culinary skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent communication skills for working with Guests, Team Members, and Leadership.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break, bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, courteous, and professional service to Guests.
• Prepare, cook, heat, and serve daily menu components according to Plum Market Foodservice standards.
• Maintain the hot bar during lunch service, ensuring food is fresh, well-presented, and properly rotated.
• Follow food safety and sanitation practices, including daily equipment checks and temperature logs.
• Use proper knife skills, portion control, and recipe execution.
• Receive deliveries, stock shelves and coolers, and rotate products according to established standards.
• Assist with catering orders, including preparation and delivery as directed by the Manager.
• Support other stations as needed, including Sandwich and Salad.
• Wash dishes as needed and keep kitchen areas, equipment, and floors clean and in excellent working condition.
• Sweep and mop floors daily to maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Communicate needs, issues, or concerns to Leadership promptly.
• Uphold Plum Market Foodservice policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Open and close the kitchen, including equipment checks, sanitation, and documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 401(k) with company match, available after six months.
• Hands-on training programs.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities.
• Most shifts are Monday through Friday mornings, with weekends and holidays off, according to the benefits section.

What This Job Offers

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