Job Description

Part Time Events Line Cook, Ford House

Department: Ford House 800425

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Ford House

Reporting To: Ray Zaidan

Compensation: $19.00 - $23.00 / hour

The Events Cook is a hands-on culinary team member responsible for supporting the execution of high-quality catered events at Ford House. This role helps protect the guest experience through consistent preparation, organized station set-up, timely production, and clean, accurate presentation that reflects Ford House and Continental expectations. Working closely with the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, and event culinary team, the Events Cook supports both prep and event service by following recipes and production lists, maintaining proper mise en place, executing assigned menu items, and communicating clearly during set-up, service, replenishment, and breakdown.

Beyond daily cooking and event execution, the Events Cook strengthens kitchen systems by maintaining clean work areas, supporting proper labeling/dating and FIFO rotation, following food safety standards, and helping reset the kitchen and event spaces for the next shift. This position requires flexibility, professionalism, and a team-first mindset, with the ability to work efficiently in both prep kitchen and live event environments while consistently delivering food with pride, urgency, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Event Preparation & Culinary Execution

• Execute assigned prep lists, production tasks, and event menu items according to recipes, specs, and chef direction.

• Prepare food for plated, buffet, station, reception, and special event service with consistency and attention to detail.

• Maintain complete mise en place, backups, and organized station set-up before event service begins.

• Support packing, transport, set-up, replenishment, and breakdown needs for on-site events as assigned.

Quality Control & Guest Experience

• Taste and verify seasoning, doneness, temperature, portioning, and presentation before and during service.

• Follow plating guides, buffet standards, and event timelines to ensure food is served accurately and on schedule.

• Communicate early when items are running low, timing changes occur, or quality concerns need chef attention.

• Maintain composure, urgency, and professionalism in high-volume event environments.

Teamwork, Communication & Event Support

• Work collaboratively with culinary, service, stewarding, and event leadership teams to support smooth event execution.

• Take direction from chefs and event leads, ask clarifying questions, and communicate needs clearly and respectfully.

• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing product for events while protecting quality and minimizing waste.

• Support other cooks and team members as needed to keep prep, service, and clean-up on pace.

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Maintain food safety standards including cross-contamination control, allergen awareness, and safe temperature practices.

• Use proper labeling, dating, storage, cooling, reheating, and FIFO rotation procedures at all times.

• Keep workstations, equipment, transport items, and event service areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready.

• Follow chemical, PPE, sanitation, and closing/reset routines so the next shift and next event are set up for success.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 1+ year of professional kitchen experience; catering, banquet, restaurant, or high-volume prep experience preferred.

• Strong culinary fundamentals including knife skills, organization, timing, cleanliness, and basic quality control.

• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, plating standards, and chef direction with consistency.

• Food safety knowledge; ServSafe preferred (or willingness to obtain within 90 days if required).

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry event/kitchen items as required, and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by event volume.

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About Continental

The Great Lakes Food & Beverage Leader

Founded in 1989, Continental has grown from an office coffee and vending specialist to consistently ranking as one of the top events and contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation.

Guided by industry leaders and powered by the largest collection of culinary talent in the Midwest, our award-winning team has a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services.

Our singular mission is to delight our guests, every meal, every day.

It’s no secret that food brings us together. A cup of coffee is a chance to meet someone new. A meal is an opportunity to collaborate. At Continental, developing experiences that connect people is at the heart of everything we do.

Discover first-hand the passion of a full-service team committed to your vision and customizing services to support it.

Micro-Markets • Food Delivery • Full-Service Dining • Innovative Vending • Office Coffee & Water • Pantry Services • Barista Bars • Catering • Premier Events

Looking to grow your career on your terms? Get to know us more.

We Are Curious.

Bold, original thinking, and an innate curiosity for what’s new and next drives us to shake things up and create remarkable experiences.

We Dream Big.

We embrace the unknown and adventures big and small, individually and collectively. By being proactive and continuously striving for more, we continue to grow personally and professionally. And we’re not afraid to dig into a challenge.

We Champion Each Other.

Collaboration, teamwork, and trust aren’t just buzzwords to us—they truly define our culture.

We do more than just dish up great meals. Continental creates memorable experiences every day at our markets, corporate cafés, premier events and more. If hospitality is in your DNA, if you’re passionate about making difference, if you’re eager to roll up your sleeves and be part of a team, we’re looking for you.

Industry

Unknown

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Troy, Michigan

Year Founded

1989

Website

continentalserves.com

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