Prep Cook 

American Spoon has an immediate opening for a Prep Cook in our Preserving Kitchen in Petoskey. 

This is a year-round position, 4/10 schedule, Monday-Thursday, 3-day weekends, NO nights, No weekends, No holidays!   PTO available, paid holidays and more.... 

We are seeking an individual with great communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Join a TEAM of Top-Notch employees that produce the very best Fruit Preserves, Condiments, Sauces, Mixes and Salsas sourced from local farmers and purveyors. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepping ingredients for cooks to complete daily production schedule. 
• Assist with assorted kitchen duties as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Comply with department policies and procedures.  
• Help maintain cleanliness of production kitchen throughout shift and end of day. 
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be able to work with fast-paced, continuous movements for up to four hours.
• Can lift equipment and ingredients including shoulder height up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Be proficient in basic math and food measurment metrics. 
• Be able to follow food safety and sanitation protocol, with knowledge of food preparation.
• Be able to maintain focus and follow instructions.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks. 
• Have reliable transportation to get to and from work.
• Demonstrate a consistent positive attitude.