Production Cook - Plum Market Food Service Washtenaw County

Plum Market • Ann Arbor, MI

3h

About The Position

The Foodservice Production Cook is responsible for providing exceptional Guest service while supporting daily kitchen operations. This role prepares, cooks, and serves food according to menu standards and Guest requests in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Production Cook ensures that all food meets Plum Market Foodservice’s quality expectations for flavor, presentation, and consistency while upholding proper sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards across the culinary department.

Requirements

• You have at least 1 year of experience as a cook.
• You think quickly and can step into different roles as needed to ensure service, food safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• You understand and practice proper rotation principles and food safety standards.
• You take pride in maintaining clean equipment and an organized, safe kitchen environment.
• You are dependable, self-motivated, and committed to working alongside your team to ensure Guest satisfaction.
• You are able to properly open and close the kitchen, including equipment checks, sanitation, and documentation.
• A passion for cooking and a strong desire to learn and grow in your 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 to work effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Leadership.
• Physical 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 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, courteous, and professional service to Guests.
• Prepare, cook, heat, and serve all components of the daily menu following Plum Market Foodservice standards.
• Maintain the hot bar during lunch service to ensure food is fresh, well-presented, and properly rotated.
• Perform all food safety and sanitation practices, including daily equipment checks and temperature logs.
• Demonstrate 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 all 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 all Plum Market Foodservice policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.

Benefits

• Work life balance – Most shifts are Monday thru Friday mornings. Weekends and Holidays off.
• Hands-on Training – Gain valuable skills through our exceptional training programs.
• Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can advance in your career.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months.

What This Job Offers

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