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Saute Chef

Timberline
Dowagiac, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Sauté Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. In this vital role, you will lead the preparation and execution of sautéed dishes, ensuring each plate meets our high standards of quality, presentation, and flavor. Your expertise will contribute to creating an exceptional dining experience for our guests, whether in a fine dining setting or high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong foundation in culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary artistry and grow in your culinary knowledge within a vibrant food industry setting.

Duties

  • Prepare and cook sautéed dishes, adhering to established recipes and presentation standards
  • Demonstrate knife skills and sautéing techniques such as pan-frying, stir-frying, and deglazing
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including burners, ovens, grills, and food prep tools
  • Ensure all food handling practices comply with food safety regulations and sanitizing procedures to maintain a clean work environment
  • Support food production for high-volume service periods while maintaining consistency and quality control
  • Collaborate with team members in the kitchen environment and maintain a positive attitude
  • Maintain inventory levels of ingredients specific to sautéed dishes and communicate supply needs promptly

Prefered Experience

  • Culinary experience in a fast-paced restaurant or fine dining environment with a focus on sautéing or similar cooking methods
  • Demonstrated expertise in food preparation, braising, poaching, grilling, and other cooking techniques
  • Knowledge of food safety management practices, including sanitizing procedures and proper food handling
  • Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively during high-volume production
  • Background in recipe adherence and meal preparation within the food industry setting
  • Knife skills combined with high-volume production experience to ensure efficiency during busy service times

Join us as a Sauté Chef where your culinary talents will shine! Bring your passion for cooking to life by crafting exquisite sautéed dishes that delight our guests. We value energetic team players dedicated to excellence in food quality and safety—your skills will help elevate our culinary offerings while providing you with opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant environment.

Work Location: In person

Company Description

We are a fine dining supper club that was established in 1939.

Salary : $360 - $1,000

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