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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, Michigan

About this job



Cooks | Join Our Crooked Goose Team
 

Are you looking to develop your culinary experience and be a part of a growing multi-unit company working with a dynamic culinary team?


If so, Crooked Goose, an old-school tavern featuring customer favorites with a twist, currently has job openings for entry-level and experienced Cooks. 

Our Cooks are responsible for food production and preparation in addition to a la carte cooking according to company guidelines and standards. We have 3 levels of Cooks with training opportunities for entry-level Cooks to advance and receive merit increases toward Cook level 2 and 3.  Our level 3 Cooks have the opportunity to work toward salaried positions including Sous Chef, Chef, and Executive Chef!


POSITION SUMMARY

Job Title: Cook 1, 2 and 3 (depending on education and experience)
Reports to: Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager
Location: Walker, Michigan
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
Culinary degree or equivalent experience required for level 3 Cooks
Experience: 
Cook 1 - Willing to train
Cook 2 - Cook 1 experience
Cook 3 - Cook 1 and 2 experience
Skills: All Cooks must have the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policies in English, and maintain positive communication with customers and coworkers
Compensation: Hourly pay $10-14/hour depending on experience, flexible shifts, 50% meal discounts, free uniform and dynamic work environment with multi-unit growth potential!


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

COOK 1
  • Perform basic knife skills (i.e. slice, dice, julienne) in the preparation and production of food items.
  • Prepare and produce items according to established standards in kitchens as assigned.
  • Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
  • Provide support to the front line, following guidelines provided by Management team.
  • Properly and safely store food and chemicals.
  • Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
COOK 2
  • Perform the following cooking procedures in outlet kitchens: sauté, grilling, and roasting.
  • Prepare and produce baked goods and pastry items according to established standards in pastry kitchens, as assigned.
  • Perform basic to more advanced knife skills (i.e. slice, julienne, dice, batonnet, tourne) in the preparation and production of food items.
  • Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
  • Read tickets from the printer and present meals as described by Manager and as shown in the information training books provided.
  • Provide support to the front line, following guidelines provided by Management team.
  • Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.
  • Properly and safely store food and chemicals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
COOK 3
  • Perform the following cooking procedures in the outlet kitchen: Sautee, Braising, Wood Fire Grilling, Fry, Blanching, Emulsifying, Flat Bread Oven baking, Poaching, and Steaming.
  • Perform the following baking procedures in the pastry kitchen: baking, measuring, tempering, and proofing.
  • Perform advanced knife skills (i.e. roll cut, brunoise, macedoine) in the preparation and production of food items.
  • Communicate timing with other stations to ensure all food is ready at the same time for each order.
  • Ensure accurate delivery of food in banquets.
  • Produce food according to recipe cards and established plate presentations.
  • Clean and organize walk-in coolers, food production areas, equipment, and general kitchen areas.
  • Provide support to the front line, following guidelines provided by Management team.
  • Perform according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.
  • Ability to work at each station in the kitchen.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Working in the Back of House, primarily at food preparation stations, cleaning stations, as well as stocking and organizing coolers and freezer.  This role will require the ability to handle physical demands of the job including long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting/carrying over 25lbs. 

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the APPLY NOW button and be sure to include your work experience in the application for or upload your resume.  Please briefly introduce yourself in the cover letter box by telling us why you want this role with us!

 

OUR COMPANY

Inspired by Opportunity, Success through Service.  Meritage Hospitality Group owns and operates over 250 Wendy's Restaurants in several states which fuel the fire for us to be able to build and expand our portfolio of Casual Dining concepts which currently includes Twisted Rooster, Crooked Goose, Freighters Eatery & Taproom and our downtown Grand Rapids flagship restaurant, Wheelhouse Kitchen & Cocktails.  Meritage is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, operating with a workforce of over 7,000 employees.  We are traded on the OTC market and the company’s public filings can be viewed at , under the stock symbol MHGU.

 

We look forward to your application!
 

Meritage Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer