Jobs · OTHR · Michigan

Culinarian (Full Time)

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park · Grand Rapids, MI · 4 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare and Present High-Quality Food
  • Prepare, cook, assemble, and plate menu items according to established recipes and standards
  • Maintain consistency in food quality, temperature, portioning, and presentation
  • Ensure orders are prepared accurately and delivered efficiently during service

Support Culinary Operations

  • Set up, maintain, and break down kitchen workstations for concessions, catering, or line service
  • Auxiliary in food production for daily operations, special events, and catering functions
  • Restock ingredients and supplies to keep service running smoothly

Maintain Safety and Sanitation Standards

  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines at all times
  • Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of food products
  • Maintain clean, organized kitchen workspaces before, during, and after service

Collaborate Across the Culinary Team

  • Communicate clearly with front-of-house and kitchen team members during service
  • Auxiliary in concessions or catering operations during busy periods
  • Support dishwashing or ware washing responsibilities when needed to maintain workflow

Adapt to Event and Campus Operations

  • Work across multiple kitchen environments including prep kitchens, concessions, and catering areas
  • Support indoor and outdoor events as needed
  • Auxiliary in event setup, food preparation, and service execution

What You Bring

  • 1+ year of culinary, food preparation, concessions, catering, or food service experience required
  • 2+ years of culinary or hospitality experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen safety practices
  • Ability to maintain quality and organization in fast-paced kitchen environments
  • ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe) preferred
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 20–50 lbs
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

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