Mission Point Resort in Mackinac Island, MI, seeks 5 Kitchen Leads for temporary, full-time employment (04/01/2026 to 11/16/2026). Duties: As senior/experienced members of the culinary staff, assist the Sous Chef in providing guidance, advice, support for all areas of the Culinary Department as directed by the Sous Chef. Work under direction of the Sous Chef in the daily production, preparation, cooking and presentation of all food for the hotel’s banquet kitchen in a safe and sanitary work environment as well as in the sanitation area of the culinary operations. Follow specifications and instructions to ensure all food is served according to restaurant standards. Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils. Cook batches of food such as chicken, fish and meat and prepare sauces and stocks. Decorate and garnish desserts with proper sauces and fruit. Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in the work area. Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep fryers and griddles. Pre-cook items in order to prepare for later use. Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required. Verify that prepared foods meet quality and quantity requirements. Clean, stock and restock workstations and reach-ins. Order and take delivery of supplies, if necessary. Prepare amenities such as fruit plates for Boxwood. Maintain and rotate all food items to ensure food quality; date and label all food items and actively practice FIFO (First-In-First-Out). Strive to minimize waste and breakage. Perform additional cooking duties as assigned by the Sous Chef.
May perform other job duties pursuant to 35-2014.00, Cooks, Restaurant.
35 hours/week. 7+ hour shifts with 30-minute unpaid break each shift; shifts vary based on venue and may be any time between 5:00 am and 10:30 pm. 5 days per week, Sun-Sat. May work evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed. Schedule (including workdays) may vary. May work more than the guaranteed hours. May work overtime. OT varies.
No education required. 3 months of experience cooking in a resort setting required. On-the-job training will not be provided.
Must be available to work dates of employment and hours/shifts stated in job listing. Must be able to walk, stand, and move for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, push, and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, kneel and reach. Must be able to speak and understand English.
$21.00/hr; O/T $31.50/hr. Workers will be paid no less than the wage listed. Employer may pay higher wage rates to workers based on seniority with employer and level of skill. Overtime hours may vary.
Bonus available for full completion of agreed upon employment period.
In accordance with applicable Michigan state law, Earned Sick Time Act 338, employers are required to provide earned sick time to their employees. The amount of paid sick leave provided may vary depending on the size of the business.
Employer assurances pursuant to 20 CFR 655.20:
- Single work week used in computing wages due.
- Wages paid bi-weekly.
- Work tools, supplies & equipment provided without cost to employee.
- Workers have the option of employer-provided housing for $320 per month (plus an additional $120 per month for cafeteria / meals), and if elected, employer will deduct costs from worker's paycheck. Workers also have the option of securing their own lodging.
- Employer will make all deductions from the worker’s paycheck required by law and any non-legally required payroll deductions permitted under the law and requested by Employee.
- Employer will arrange & pay directly for transportation & subsistence from place of recruitment to place of work. Employer will issue reimbursement within the first workweek when required to meet FLSA minimum wage obligations. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, if the worker has no immediately subsequent H-2B employment, the employer will provide or pay for worker’s reasonable costs of return transportation & subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical & reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts.
- Employer will reimburse worker in the first work week for all visa, visa processing, border crossing & related fees, incl. those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees).
- The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period.
This position is being posted in connection with a future application for H-2B workers.
Application Process: Contact the nearest office of Michigan Works (found at: https://www.michiganworks.org/michigan-works-network) or at 1118 East Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783, (906) 635-1752 for referral. Reference “H-2B Mission Point Resort Kitchen Lead.” Or contact Mission Point Resort at (906) 847-3036, [email protected] or https://www.missionpoint.com/careers.
