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The Henry Ford Cook (full-time) in Dearborn, Michigan
The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be a part of this legacy and take it forward.
As a full-time Cook, you will work in multiple food services venues at The Henry Ford, such as Plum Market Kitchen where you will help us create American farm-fresh foods at a new, signature dining experience in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. In partnership with local entrepreneurs at Plum Market Kitchen, The Henry Ford is activating the stories of family farms and natural foods in bold new ways. Other food service venues may include A Taste of History/Eagle Tavern as well as private catered events. You will also be responsible for incorporating new products, procedures, and cost controls in addition to completing all projects in a timely manner. We will rely on you to supervise all kitchen employees, such as cooks, porters, and food service associates.
Essential Responsibilities
Maintenance and upgrading of food service quality.
Reviews previous day's production sheets and calculates the new day's production.
Oversees the completion of food in production.
Oversees labor cost, overtime control, and distribution.
Maintains kitchen and equipment.
Sets up and organizes catering functions.
Produces food on a day-to-day basis.
Controls inventory.
Knowledge and compliance of State and Federal Sanitation standards (SERVSAFE).
Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues, and opportunities.
Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate.
Your Qualifications
Culinary Arts certificate or equivalent
Some relevant kitchen experience
Special Skills
Knowledge of culinary terminology
Able to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
Applicable skills including: Garde-manger skills, bakery/pastry skills, knife skills, classical food preparation, artistic food presentation, nutritional awareness and the ability to identify exotic and normal foods
Must have knowledge of industrial food service equipment
This is a physical position that requires frequent standing, and walking.
The Henry Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Henry Ford prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, hire, employment, program participation, promotion, salary, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment or service as a volunteer).