Line Cook

Hotel Investment Services invites you to join a professional and enthusiastic kitchen team on Drummond Island, MI. This Line Cook role emphasizes precision, collaboration, and steady, high quality service. On-site housing is available, and the position includes benefits such as a 401(k) with company match, earned sick time (eligibility-based), and dining and lodging discounts for you and your family.

Location: Drummond Island, MI (onsite)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute a variety of menu items including appetizers, entrées, and sides by following established recipes and guidelines.
• Cook and grill foods using specified methods, temperatures, and portion sizes to ensure optimal taste, texture, and presentation.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients, safe thawing and cooling protocols, cooking to safe temperatures, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies and ingredients before each shift to ensure a smooth service.
• Monitor cooking times and coordinate with the kitchen team to maintain a steady flow of orders and timely servings.
• Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets quality standards for taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team, including chefs and fellow line cooks, to coordinate orders, communicate special requests or dietary restrictions, and sustain a harmonious environment.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels and notify the kitchen manager of shortages or discrepancies.
• Participate in cleaning and maintenance tasks, including equipment cleaning, dishwashing, and kitchen organization to uphold cleanliness and safety.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a line cook or similar culinary role, with a solid understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and food safety practices.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens, salamanders, broilers, fryers, and other essential tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and maintain workflow.
• Strong focus on accuracy and precision to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to withstand long hours of standing in a hot and fast-paced kitchen and to lift heavy objects such as pots, pans, and food supplies.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the operation’s schedule.

Technologies

• grills
• ovens
• salamanders
• broilers
• fryers

Benefits

• Earned Sick Time (based on eligibility)
• 401(k) with match
• Dining and Lodging Discounts

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time (possibly year-round employment)

Housing

On-site housing is available.