Continental Services

Contract dining and corporate catering services

Cook

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeDetroit, MI, USA$19.50 - $21 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrate working knowledge of food handling, food sanitation, and safety.
Have good hygiene and hand-washing skills.
Have good basic knife and production skills, including knife handling and cooking techniques such as braising, sautéing, searing, and grilling.
Be able to read and follow company recipes and written or verbal instructions.
Know proper food labeling, serving temperatures, and first in, first out (FIFO) practices.
Be able to use kitchen equipment and report any deficiencies.
Know proper recipe conversion and measuring.
Have good time management and multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly.
Be able to work independently at an assigned station and communicate with coworkers and customers.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Ensure food products are consistently high quality, including taste, appearance, and adequate portions.
Maintain a clean, well-organized, sanitary, and safe work area and eating environment.
Follow the daily menu and preparation lists.
Create value through services and anticipate customer needs.
Build rapport with repeat customers and provide a positive customer experience through engagement and presentation.
Suggestively sell add-ons to customer orders.
Work hands-on with customers and provide customer service.
Work with others, take direction, adapt to changes, and assist where needed.
Complete additional projects and assignments as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Have 1–3 years of previous cooking experience.
Have ServSafe and allergen certifications.
Have culinary education in progress or completed.

Responsible for creating a consistent quality product and culinary experience, while also providing exceptional customer service, presentation, and a clean and safe eating environment.

Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm

1. Ensure quality food product

2. Oversee that our product tastes, looks, and provides adequate portions

3. Must have good basic knife skills, production skills

4. Be able to be read and follow Company recipes

5. Ensure your work area is clean, well-organized and has good sanitation

6. Good time management to keep oneself on track

7. Adherence to daily menu and prep lists

8. Ability to work independently on their assigned station

9. Create value through our services

10. Anticipate customers’ needs ahead of time

11. Build a rapport with repeat customers

12. Provide a positive experience through engagement and presentation

13. Be an effective communicator

14. Suggestively sell add-ons to orders

15. Enjoys working with others

16. Excellent communication (with co-workers and customers)

17. Willing to jump in where needed

18. Eagerness to learn new skills

19. Take direction well/ Flexible to change

20. Leads by example

21. Positive attitude, create positive work environment

22. Enjoys being “hands-on” with customers

23. Consistent work and output

24. Additional projects and assignments as needed.

Demonstrates attributes of

Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety.
Must have good hygiene and hand washing skills
Able to communicate with others daily
Must have good knife/production skills
Attention to details
Quick on your feet
Time management skills
Able to multi-task
Able to follow instruction (written/verbal)
Understand properly food labeling, serving temperatures, FIFO, and able to engage the customer

1. Working knowledge about food handling, food sanitation, and safety

2. 1 -3 years previous cooking experience preferred

3. Must possess use of all kitchen equipment and report any deficiencies including knife handling skills and cooking techniques such as braising, sauté, sear and grill

4. Must possess proper recipe conversion and measuring

5. Serve Safe and Allergen Certification preferred

6. Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends

7. In process or completion of culinary education preferred

About the Company

Continental Services

Contract dining and corporate catering services

Continental Services is a contract dining management company that provides fresh, handcrafted food for corporate workplaces, grab-and-go pantry-style vending, special events, and luxury yachts. The company runs on long-term contracts and event-based services, delivering tailored dining solutions through on-site staffing, menu design, catering operations, and specialized yacht provisioning. By managing client needs end-to-end, Continental ensures high-quality food and reliable service for businesses, events, and luxury vessels. What sets Continental apart is its collaborative culture, flexible hours, and a track record of adapting to crises (notably its COVID-19 response, where it fed frontline health workers), along with its focus on reimagining workplace dining. The company’s goal is to be a trusted partner for corporate dining, events, and luxury hospitality by delivering customized, consistent, and dependable food experiences while supporting clients’ operational needs.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: 1989

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