We're hiring line cooks and working Chef that has creative menu planning and ideas, our customers will enjoy! Our restaurant is a casual dining restaurant and bar which we strive to be the best on the island. We have multiple housing options and offer an end of the season BONUS!
We are searching for someone to help join our team.
Line Cooks/Working Chef
TRAILHEAD RESTAURANT, BAR & CAMPGROUND
LOCATION:
Drummond Island, Michigan. Off the eastern tip of the U.P.
WAGES/PAY:
$17.00 - $20.00 / hour
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience required
START DATE:
April 21-May 1st, 2025, 40-50hr weeks
Bonus end of season $1,000 If work til Oct. 19, 2025!
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Seasonal
Pay: $17-20/HR (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Our people are hard-working, responsible, and want our customers to have the best experience possible. We believe in giving 100% and helping each other succeed.
Responsibilities:
Create and execute seasonal menu, ensuring food quality and presentation meets high standards.
Perform all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
Follow all policies, procedures, and service standards.
Responsible for prep, set-up, service, clean-up, and restocking of cooks line and appropriate prep areas.
Adhere to all sanitation requirements including product rotation, temperature maintenance and record keeping, storage procedures, cooking requirements, and handling techniques.
Ability to complete orders, by the plate or the pan, properly, according to approved menu specs, and in a timely manner.
Ability to work from prep and par lists and follow standardized recipes. Commit food specifications to memory.
Develop and maintain positive communication and teamwork with all co-workers and supervisors.
Professionally conducts themselves with the awareness that all actions and communications are within staff's view.
Maintain appearance and uniform standards.
Work quickly, efficiently, and safely with all kitchen equipment
Qualifications:
Previous line experience. Although we can train also.
Knowledge of basic sanitation and kitchen equipment skills.
Comprehending and extending/converting recipes.
Ability to absorb large amounts of information in a short period of time.
Ability to follow directions.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
Ability to work in a hot environment for long periods of time, approximately 8 hours.
Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.
Room and Board (sorry no pets)
We have gone all out to provide the nicest housing for affordable rent! We currently have a large apartment with 3 private rooms and also a 2 bedroom which includes a commons dining, living room, bathroom, washer/dryer and kitchen just 2 miles from Trailhead. Walking distance from Trailhead a 2 bedroom apartment. And more
Getting Around
There is no public transportation or taxi/Uber service on Drummond Island. It is recommended that you bring a car, preferably an SUV if you plan exploring trails and backroads.
Drummond Island is located off the eastern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A car ferry is required to cross. Drummonds tourism is only growing with ATV/Jeep 117 miles of loop trails system. There is also great kayaking if on an inland lake or exploring for shipwrecks on Lake Huron. Fishing has ALWAYS been popular on the island all year long and there’s so much more to offer on Drummond.
Trailhead Restaurant, Bar and Campground is a Veteran(s) owned business literally built from the ground up with our Kelly Excavating, construction, redi mix business in 2010.
Also looking for a carpenter and CDL driver for excavating business housing available for rent/paying top wages
Room and Board
We have gone all out to provide the nicest housing for affordable rent! We currently have a large apartment with 3 private rooms with dining, living room, bathroom, washer/dryer and kitchen as a commons area.
Getting Around
There is no public transportation or taxi/Uber service on Drummond Island. It is recommended that you bring a car, preferably an SUV if you plan exploring trails and backroads.
Drummond Island is located off the eastern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A car ferry is required to cross. It’s tourism is only growing with ATV/Jeep 117 miles of loop trails system. There is also great kayaking if on an inland lake or exploring for shipwrecks on Lake Huron. Fishing has ALWAYS been popular on the island all year long and there’s so much more to offer on Drummond.
Trailhead Restaurant, Bar and Campground is a Veteran(s) owned business literally built from the ground up with our Kelly Excavating, construction, redi mix business in 2010.
Also looking for a carpenter and CDL driver for excavating business housing available/paying top wages