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The Henry Ford

Cook, Spring/Summer 2026 (part time)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.60
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Henry Ford is a renowned nonprofit organization and a premier cultural destination recognized internationally for its dedication to preserving America's rich heritage of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. With a mission to inspire learning and foster a connection to the traditions that shape a better future, The Henry Ford hosts educational experiences that draw upon authentic artifacts, stories, and lives from American history. As a work environment, it offers a unique and meaningful workplace where employees are motivated by shared values of curiosity, authenticity, and passion as well as the legacy of innovation present across its four major venues, which... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary Arts certificate or equivalent experience
  • Some relevant kitchen experience
  • Knowledge of culinary terminology
  • Able to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Garde-manger skills
  • Bakery/pastry skills
  • Knife skills
  • Classical food preparation
  • Artistic food presentation
  • Nutritional awareness
  • Ability to identify exotic and normal foods
  • Must have knowledge of industrial food service equipment

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary Arts certificate or equivalent experience
  • Some relevant kitchen experience
  • Knowledge of culinary terminology
  • Able to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
  • Garde-manger skills
  • Bakery/pastry skills
  • Knife skills
  • Classical food preparation
  • Artistic food presentation
  • Nutritional awareness
  • Ability to identify exotic and normal foods
  • Must have knowledge of industrial food service equipment

Job Duties

  • 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

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Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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