Zingerman's Deli Sandwich Line Cook

Zingerman's•Ann Arbor, MI

73d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Zingerman's Deli Sandwich Line Cook For over 40 years, Zingerman's Deli has been making world-renowned, full-flavored sandwiches with housemade ingredients. Our menu has earned numerous "Best Of" awards, and we've had the honor of serving guests including President Obama, ESPN's GameDay crew, and Kelly Ripa. We're proud to serve our community with the finest ingredients-and we work hard to keep up with the high demand of our extensive customer base. About the Role Zingerman's Sandwich Line is a high-volume kitchen with great energy. We make a lot of sandwiches-and we have a lot of fun doing it! Line Cooks are responsible for preparing and cooking sandwiches to order, expediting accurately and efficiently, and keeping stations clean and stocked. We slice our bread to order, serve our meat hot and fresh, and care deeply about teamwork, communication, and consistency. Shifts are typically 8-9 hours between 9am-8pm. Weekend availability is required. Why You'll Love Working Here Starting wage: $17-$20/hr including tips Wages grow with training, tenure, and performance Medical, dental, vision, and 401K available Paid Time Off Free employee meals Discounts at most Zingerman's businesses Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within the organization What We're Looking For We're seeking cooks who bring both skill and responsibility to our team. The right candidate will: Have 1-2 years of professional kitchen experience (high-volume experience preferred) Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment Work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail Take ownership and responsibility for their station and tasks Be seeking a long-term role (2+ years) and opportunities for growth Show up on time, every time, ready to contribute Work calmly under pressure and support teammates with respect What You'll Do Prepare food accurately and efficiently following our recipes and standards Keep stations stocked, clean, and running smoothly Communicate clearly with teammates and managers Handle a high volume of work for extended periods while maintaining quality Uphold food safety standards and best practices Contribute ideas and energy to continually improve our kitchen systems and culture Physical Requirements Able to lift 50 lbs Able to stand for an 8-hour shift Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Zingerman's Deli Zingerman's is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All individuals are welcomed, treated respectfully and fairly, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization's success. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity here If you're a skilled, reliable cook who's excited about joining a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen for the long term, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

Have 1-2 years of professional kitchen experience (high-volume experience preferred)
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Work with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
Take ownership and responsibility for their station and tasks
Be seeking a long-term role (2+ years) and opportunities for growth
Show up on time, every time, ready to contribute
Work calmly under pressure and support teammates with respect
Able to lift 50 lbs
Able to stand for an 8-hour shift

Responsibilities

Prepare food accurately and efficiently following our recipes and standards
Keep stations stocked, clean, and running smoothly
Communicate clearly with teammates and managers
Handle a high volume of work for extended periods while maintaining quality
Uphold food safety standards and best practices
Contribute ideas and energy to continually improve our kitchen systems and culture