- Wages/Pay
- $18.00 - $22.00 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts: May 17, 2026
At AJ’s Lodge and Oven, cooking isn’t just a job — it’s an experience set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Gogebic. If you love the heat of a wood-fired oven, the rhythm of a busy kitchen, and the satisfaction of creating food people rave about, this is your place. Join an award-winning team recognized as a Michigan’s Red Hot Best winner for Best Restaurant, Best Pizza, Best Lodging, and Best Outdoor Dining.
What: Cook / Pizza Cook preparing wood-fired pizzas and scratch-made menu items in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.
Who: Friendly, reliable team players who enjoy hospitality, great food, and working hard in a positive environment. Pizza experience is a plus, but we’ll train the right person with the right attitude.
Where: Lakeside on Lake Gogebic in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, surrounded by outdoor adventure in every season.
When: Seasonal and extended-season opportunities available.
How: Work alongside an experienced team, learn wood-fired cooking techniques, and serve guests who come from all over to enjoy the food and the view.
Why: Affordable employee housing ($10/night), daily team meal on 6+ hour shifts, a supportive workplace, and the chance to live where others vacation.
Contact Info
- Mary Beth DeFazio
- marybeth@ajslodgeandoven.com
- (906) 231-1999
- www.ajslodgeandoven.com
AJ's Lodge and Oven
AJ’s Lodge & Oven is a lakeside destination on Lake Gogebic, where hospitality, great food, & the outdoors come together. Recently honored as a Michigan’s Red Hot Best winner for Best Restaurant, Pizza, Lodging, & Outdoor Dining. If you love friendly guests, teamwork, and living where others vacation, you’ll fit right in.
- Location
- Michigan
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Team members are housed in either a motel-style room or shared dorm, based on staffing and availability. Housing is $10/night. In-room cooking is limited, but shared kitchen access avail. Work a shift of 6+ hrs & receive daily Team Member Meal.
