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Line Cook | Events, Catering & Culinary - Full Time

$18 per hour
Full-time

Frederik Meijer Garden

Line Cook | Events, Catering & Culinary

Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Department:
Culinary Arts & Events
Schedule:
Flexible Schedule | Evenings, Weekends & Events
Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Cook in One of Michigan's Most Unique Culinary Environments

Looking for more than a traditional restaurant kitchen?

At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, you'll prepare exceptional food for concerts, weddings, private events, catering, concessions, and one of West Michigan's premier cultural destinations.

We're looking for passionate culinary professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in quality food, and want to be part of a collaborative team that creates memorable guest experiences.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Work concerts, weddings, private events, and seasonal attractions
  • Variety of culinary experiences including catering, concessions, café, and event dining
  • Beautiful indoor and outdoor work environments
  • Collaborative culinary team
  • Opportunities to learn and grow your culinary career
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • Work for one of Michigan's premier cultural attractions

What You'll Do

  • Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and quality standards
  • Support café, catering, concessions, banquet, and event operations
  • Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion consistency
  • Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are met
  • Assist with food preparation, station setup, and service execution
  • Restock workstations and maintain inventory throughout service
  • Communicate effectively with front-of-house and culinary team members
  • Support special events, concerts, weddings, and seasonal programming
  • Help create exceptional dining experiences for every guest

What We're Looking For

Required

  • Minimum 1 year of cooking, food preparation, catering, restaurant, or hospitality experience
  • Passion for food quality and guest satisfaction
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred

  • 2+ years of culinary or line cook experience
  • Catering, banquet, or event cooking experience
  • ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience working in high-volume kitchens

Ideal Backgrounds

This position is a great fit for candidates with experience as:

  • Line Cook
  • Prep Cook
  • Grill Cook
  • Banquet Cook
  • Catering Cook
  • Restaurant Cook
  • Kitchen Team Member
  • Culinary Associate

About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is one of the nation's leading cultural attractions, bringing together world-renowned art, breathtaking gardens, concerts, educational programming, and exceptional culinary experiences.

Join a team that values creativity, teamwork, and hospitality while helping create memorable experiences for thousands of guests every year.

 

Vacancy posted a month ago
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