Line Cook/Prep Cook

Location: Northport, Michigan
Position: Line Cook / Multi-Station Cook

Yard & Lake in Northport is looking for a dependable, experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team.

We’re looking for a solid, well-rounded individual who is comfortable working multiple stations and takes pride in preparing good food consistently. We’re looking for someone who knows their way around a professional kitchen, works well with others with a team-focused mentality, and can handle a busy service.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working sauté and other hot-line stations
• Comfortable with cold station, salads, appetizers, and general prep
• Strong basic knife skills
• Ability to follow recipes, portioning, and plating standards
• Good understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling
• Ability to keep a clean, organized workstation throughout service
• Comfortable working with fresh ingredients and preparing food from scratch
• Able to work efficiently during busy service without sacrificing quality
• Willing and able to work multiple stations as needed
• Dependable, punctual, and able to communicate well with the rest of the kitchen
• Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team

Yard & Lake is a seasonal, ingredient-driven restaurant with a diverse menu and a kitchen that values quality, organization, and teamwork. We work with a variety of fresh and local ingredients and are looking for someone who enjoys cooking and wants to be part of a professional but down-to-earth kitchen.

Experience: Previous professional kitchen or line-cook experience preferred, however Yard & Lake offers and training and mentoring culture to help grow your skills.

Schedule: Nights and weekends will be required. Specific schedule and hours can be discussed during the interview.

Pay: Highly Competitive; based on experience.

If you’re a reliable cook who can step onto multiple stations, work clean, and contribute to a strong kitchen team, we’d like to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief description of your kitchen experience.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person