Kitchen Team Member (Prep Cook)

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Grand Rapids, MI Until 9/6/2026 First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

This is a production-style kitchen focused on preparing fresh grab-and-go food items for airport travelers. The role is centered around prep, batching, portioning, labeling, and maintaining food safety and quality standards — not traditional restaurant line cooking

Responsibilities

  • Assist with food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, mixing, and assembling ingredients according to established recipes and menu specifications
  • Support cooking activities by following safety protocols and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area
  • Handle food with care, ensuring proper storage, handling, and sanitation practices to meet food safety standards
  • Participate in menu planning discussions and contribute ideas for new dishes or improvements to existing offerings
  • Serve food efficiently and courteously during meal service, ensuring timely delivery and presentation
  • Maintain organized workstations, including cleaning utensils, equipment, and work surfaces regularly
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and uphold high standards of quality and safety

Experience

  • Previous experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is preferred but not required; training will be provided for motivated candidates
  • Experience in food handling, food service, or restaurant environments is advantageous
  • Familiarity with culinary techniques such as knife skills, meal preparation, and cooking methods is beneficial
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper sanitation practices is highly valued
  • Exposure to catering or large-scale meal preparation environments can enhance your application
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail and safety standards

Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering delicious meals with care! This role offers a fantastic chance to grow your culinary expertise while contributing to a vibrant food service environment.

About this role

Summary

Assist in food prep, maintain safety, support kitchen operations, ensure quality standards

Job title

Kitchen Team Member (Prep Cook)

Experience level

none

Industry

foodservice

Location requirements

Grand Rapids, MI, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food handlingfood safetysanitationteamwork

Preferred skills

culinary techniquescateringlarge-scale meal prep

Specializations

food safetyfood handlingmeal preparationcooking techniques
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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