Line Cook, Detroit Hockeytown Restaurant

Delaware North is a global leader in hospitality and food service management, proudly delivering exceptional experiences across multiple industries including sports, entertainment, gaming, and national parks. As a family-owned company with over 100 years of rich history, Delaware North operates venues and services worldwide, renowned for its dedication to quality and guest satisfaction. The company is the food, beverage, and retail provider at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan - an iconic 20,000-seat venue that serves as home to the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings and the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. Known for its comprehensive and innovative dining services, Delaware North’s presence at the arena includes concessions, premium dining areas, club spaces, loge boxes, and suites, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment geared toward sports and entertainment fans alike. The company culture emphasizes growth, diversity, and community care, ensuring employees feel valued and equipped for career development. Delaware North is committed to equity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, gender, age, or any other protected status.

The position of Line Cook at Delaware North’s Detroit Hockeytown Restaurant offers both full-time and part-time opportunities. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in energetic, fast-growing kitchens and who have a passion for culinary arts within a bustling sports venue environment. The Line Cook will be responsible for preparing food items according to recipes and the chef’s specifications, ensuring that every dish delivered is up to the high standards expected by guests. The role involves maintaining proper food temperatures and safe storage, following strict waste control guidelines, and upholding cleanliness, all while working collaboratively within an efficient team setup. This hands-on job requires precision, speed, and an ability to juggle multiple tasks while keeping workstations organized and sufficiently stocked throughout shifts.

Compensation for the Line Cook position ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, reflecting the role’s demand for skill and efficiency. Delaware North supports its employees with a substantial benefits package, including weekly pay, employee discounts, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional growth through training and development. Eligible team members may access health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, an employee assistance program, and tuition or professional certification reimbursement. These offerings demonstrate Delaware North’s commitment to the well-being and financial security of its workforce.

Working hours at the Detroit Hockeytown Restaurant are diverse, with shifts spanning days, evenings, overnight, holidays, and weekends, including options for 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts with overtime available as needed. This variety supports a dynamic team environment and allows employees to find schedules that fit their lifestyles while participating in the excitement of game day and events. The physical demands of the role require manual dexterity for food preparation tasks, the ability to lift pans weighing up to 35 pounds, and the stamina to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive motions in varying temperature conditions. While a high school diploma or GED is not mandatory, prior experience of at least one year as a prep cook or line cook and basic math skills are essential for success in this role.

Joining Delaware North means becoming part of a global legacy of hospitality excellence. Whether you are passionate about culinary arts or seeking growth in the hospitality industry, this Line Cook role at Detroit Hockeytown Restaurant offers a unique chance to work in a vibrant sports-focused atmosphere where every shift brings new challenges and rewards. If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to memorable guest experiences and advancing your career in a supportive and well-established company, Delaware North invites you to apply now and be part of shaping the future of hospitality.