The Outsider is Manistee’s award-winning tavern and pinball arcade—known for big flavor, good energy, and a team that takes pride in doing things right. We’ve built a name on crave-worthy food, a fun atmosphere, and the kind of service that keeps people coming back. Our kitchen has earned some serious local love, including Best Burger, Best Fry, and Best New Restaurant in the Advocate Readers’ Choice Awards, along with Emerging Business Award in 2025!

We’re looking for a Cook who brings urgency, consistency, creativity, and positive energy to the line. This is a great fit for someone who loves a fast-paced kitchen, works clean, communicates well, and takes real pride in serving food that looks great and tastes even better.

What You’ll Do

Follow recipes, presentation standards, and food safety best practices
Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wash hands frequently
Communicate clearly with the kitchen and front-of-house team to keep service running smoothly
Follow portion control standards and help minimize food waste
Log kitchen temperatures and report any hazardous readings to management
Clean, inspect, and monitor kitchen equipment to ensure proper performance
Prepare and plate menu items to meet our quality and consistency standards
Label, date, and store all in-house prepared food properly
Keep food storage areas clean, organized, and up to standard
Observe food flow and actively reduce cross-contamination risks
Stay coachable, open to training, and eager to grow your culinary skills
Assist the front-of-house team in getting orders out quickly and keeping guests happy
Collaborate with management on menu ideas, specials, and kitchen improvements

What We Offer

Growing schedule: Minimum 20 hours/week
Great pay: Base ( $12 / hr ) + tips, with expected earnings of $19–$24/hour
Fun atmosphere: Great food, awesome games, and an energetic team that works hard and has fun doing it
A place with momentum: Join an award-winning, growing business with a strong local reputation and a kitchen people are already talking about

Who You Are

Passionate about food, efficiency, and working with purpose
Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness, safety, and consistency
A strong communicator who thrives in a team environment
Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
A problem solver who can stay calm and focused in a fast-paced kitchen

Join The Outsider

Ready to cook with a team behind some of Manistee’s most talked-about burgers and fries? Come be part of The Outsider.

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