Prep Cook — $20.00/hour — Ann Arbor, MI — choose your own hours
Upshift is hiring Prep Cooks for the dining halls of Ann Arbor's biggest university and for restaurant, hotel and event kitchens across Ann Arbor. You are a W-2 employee of Upshift; we schedule you on the shifts you choose.
About the job
- Wash, peel, cut, chop and portion produce, proteins and pantry items to spec.
- Prepare sauces, dressings, salads and cold items; batch-cook basics for the line.
- Label, date and rotate product; keep walk-ins and prep areas clean and organized.
- Shifts available now, mostly mornings and early afternoons, including weekends. Typical shift 5–8 hours.
Schedule — you choose your own hours
After a one-time sign-up, every open shift is visible in the Upshift app. Claim the ones that fit — a few mornings a week or steady full-time hours all semester — and change it week to week. No minimum, no penalty for not claiming.
Pay and benefits
- $20.00 per hour, shown on every shift before you claim it.
- Clock in and out on your phone; paid by Upshift through payroll, fast.
- Health, dental and vision insurance available after your first paycheck.
- W-2 employee — taxes withheld, workers' comp covered. Not 1099, no fees to you.
- Good ratings unlock more and higher-paying shifts over time.
Requirements
- Basic knife skills and some kitchen experience (prep, line, cafeteria, catering or quick-service).
- 18 or older, with a smartphone.
- Able to stand for a full shift and lift up to 50 lb.
- Reliable transportation to campus recommended.
About Upshift
Upshift is the employer of record for more than 200,000 Upshifters working shifts at hotels, restaurants, stadiums, universities and warehouses; Upshifters rate us 9.2/10. Active in Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit — once onboarded, hundreds of other shifts open up in the same app.
How to apply
Apply on our site (about 15 minutes — no resume, no interview), pick your onboarding time, then claim your first shift in the app.