Production Cook - Large Batch Cooking

Bavarian Inn Restaurant • Frankenmuth, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Bavarian Inn Restaurant is hiring a Production Cook to prepare large batches of signature side dishes served with its Family Style Chicken Dinners, including mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, noodles, and vegetables. The cook follows established recipes and procedures to maintain consistent flavor, texture, and quality in a busy, high-volume kitchen. This is a hands-on, physically active cooking position requiring reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with a team.

The listed wage is $17 per hour. Example shifts are 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and 1 p.m.–9 p.m. The schedule is 3–5 days per week, including weekends and holidays. Uniform is black work pants, a white polo or chef coat, and black slip-resistant shoes.

Requirements

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistent quality standards.
• Ability to stay focused, manage multiple batches, and work efficiently independently and with others.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and maneuver prepared food pans weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive stirring, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Comfort working around hot food and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Availability to work 3–5 days per week, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, cafeteria, or high-volume food production environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook large batches of signature side dishes according to established recipes and procedures.
• Manage cooking schedules and production quantities so food is ready for busy meal periods.
• Operate commercial cooking equipment, including large steam kettles, mixers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Regularly lift, carry, and maneuver prepared food pans weighing up to 50 pounds, following safe handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas and follow food safety procedures.
• Work with kitchen team members to support smooth and efficient daily food production.

Benefits

• Free meals during scheduled shifts
• Time-and-a-half pay on holidays
• Free waterpark access
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous team member discounts
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000 per eligible referral
• Opportunities for training and advancement

What This Job Offers

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