Kitchen Helper
General information
Housing
Details
Cook, Learn and Explore on the Shores of Lake Huron
Ever dreamed of spending your summer in a postcard-perfect American resort town, surrounded by lighthouses, ferry boats and endless blue water? Mackinaw Hotel Management – The Lighthouse Restaurant is looking for energetic university students to join its kitchen team as Kitchen Helpers in beautiful Mackinaw City, Michigan. This is your chance to work in a busy, friendly American kitchen, sharpen real culinary skills and experience one of the Midwest’s most beloved holiday destinations.
What You’ll Gain
- Steady income in US dollars with a solid $13.73 hourly wage
- Hands-on experience in a professional American kitchen – perfect for your CV
- Rapid improvement of your everyday and professional English
- Teamwork, time-management and problem-solving skills employers love
- An international circle of friends and unforgettable summer memories
- A genuine taste of American culture in a friendly resort community
Requirements
- Full-time university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) programme
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with the team
- Willingness to work on your feet in a fast-paced, warm kitchen environment
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude with attention to cleanliness
- Team player who enjoys meeting new people
- Ability to stay for the full Summer to Fall season
- No previous kitchen experience required – training is provided!
Ready to Apply?
Positions in Mackinaw City are extremely popular and fill up fast. If you want a summer of hard work, new skills, lakeside adventures and lifelong friendships, apply now for the Kitchen Helper position at The Lighthouse Restaurant and start your American story!
Why choose Mackinaw Hotel Management The Lighthouse Restaurant
Why Mackinaw City?
Mackinaw City sits at the very tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, right where Lake Michigan meets Lake Huron beneath the spectacular five-mile-long Mackinac Bridge. It’s a small, safe and welcoming town that comes alive every summer with visitors from all over America.
In your free time you can:
- Take the ferry to car-free Mackinac Island and explore it by bike or horse-drawn carriage
- Visit historic Fort Michilimackinac and the iconic Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
- Swim, kayak and watch legendary Great Lakes sunsets from sandy beaches
- Hike and cycle scenic trails through Michigan’s forests and state parks
- Try world-famous Mackinac Island fudge and local Michigan cherries
- Meet Work & Travel participants from dozens of countries working in the area
About Michigan
Michigan's Great Lakes shores, Mackinac Island and resort towns make for a classic lakeside summer. Students work in island hotels, resorts and restaurants surrounded by beaches and forests.
Other Cook offers in Michigan
Cook/Cook Assistant/Prep Cook @ Chippewa Hotel Waterfront and Pink Pony Restaurant
Prep/Line Cook @ C&J’s Family Restaurant
Kitchen Support @ Pancake Chef Restaurant
Cook @ Pictured Rocks