Join the people passionate about sharing the spirit of northern Michigan through a love of Cherries

Job Title: Line Cook

Location: Glen Arbor, MI

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 season. This is a seasonal position that will run from May through the end of October. Employee sponsored housing is available.

Summary of the Position:

Cherry Republic’s Line Cook supports the Kitchen Supervisor and is responsible for the preparation of food before and after cooking with regard to the operational standards and recipes of the Public House Back of the House.

Main Responsibilities:

• Set-up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.

• Prepare a variety of foods, meat, poultry, vegetables, and other hot food items.

• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.

• Cover, date, and correctly store all pieces and food prep items.

• Use food preparation tools in accordance with safety regulations.

• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas.

• Always maintain a prepared and sanitary work area.

• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.

• Open / Close kitchen correctly and follow checklist for kitchen stations.

• Answer, report, and follow Culinary Manager’s instructions.

Necessary Skills:

• Dedication to quality: inspect and test food prior to serving.

• In-depth knowledge of food processing and safety.

• Multitasking: ability to handle multiple tickets.

• Able to adhere to the precise instructions of the Culinary Manager.

• Time management: ability to prioritize tasks.

• Promote and maintain a safe and clean station.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities with this position.

Qualifications for the Job: To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability you are required to possess. Reasonable accommodations may be made, should you have a disability, to allow you to perform the essential functions.

Personality Traits for the Job: To be passionate about providing amazing customer service to both our guests and to our fellow employees at Cherry Republic while embracing the essence of our core values that include Life (local), Liberty (wholeheartedness & passion), Beaches (whimsical), Pie (generosity) and We Journey (personal growth).

1. Education and / or Experience- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. At least 1 year of previous food experience preferred.

2. Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret recipes.

3. Mathematical Skills- Ability to calculate figures and amounts when analyzing data.

4. Reasoning Ability- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to communicate issues accurately and thoroughly to all individuals involved.