Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Line Cook - Events
Cook in One of Michigan's Most Unique Culinary Environments Looking for more than a traditional restaurant kitchen? At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, you'll prepare exceptional food for concerts, weddings, privateevents, catering, concessions, and one of West Michigan's premier cultural destinations.
We're looking for passionate culinary professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in quality food, and want to be part of a collaborative team that creates memorable guest experiences.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work concerts, private events, weddings, and seasonal attractions
- Variety of culinary experiences including catering, concessions, cafe, and event dining
- Beautiful indoor and outdoor work environments
- Collaborative culinary team
- Opportunities to learn and grow your culinary career
- Employee discounts and perks
- Work for one of Michigan's premier cultural attractions
What You'll Do
- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and quality standards
- Support cafe, catering, concessions, banquet, and event operations
- Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion consistency
- Ensure food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards are met
- Assist with food preparation, station setup, and service execution
- Restock workstations and maintain inventory throughout service
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house and culinary team members
- Support special events, concerts, weddings, and seasonal programming
- Help create exceptional dining experiences for every guest
What We're Looking For Required
- Minimum 1 year of cooking, food preparation, catering, restaurant, or hospitality experience
- Passion for food quality and guest satisfaction
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Reliable transportation
- Must be at least 18 years old
Preferred
- 2+ years of culinary or line cook experience
- Catering, banquet, or event cooking experience
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience working in high-volume kitchens
Ideal Backgrounds
- Line Cook
- Prep Cook
- Grill Cook
- Banquet Cook
- Catering Cook
- Restaurant Cook
- Kitchen Team Member
- Culinary Assistant
About Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is one of the nation's leading cultural attractions, bringing together world-renowned art, breathtaking gardens, concerts, educational programming, and exceptional culinary experiences. Join a team that values creativity, teamwork, and hospitality while helping create memorable experiences for thousands of guests every year.