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Select Minds LLC

Java Developer w2

Livonia, MI · On-site

$60/hr

Java Developer Duration: 3 months contract only Location: Columbus Ohio / Easton location ... Experience with Chef, Puppet or other similar deployment automation products. * Experience with Git ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Fenton, MI · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Fenton, MI · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Berkley, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Detroit, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Detroit, MI

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Berkley, MI · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Clarkston, MI · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Union Joints

Line Cook

Clarkston, MI · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Compass Group

PRODUCTION MANAGER II

Detroit, MI · On-site

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than ... Contract-managed service experience is desirable * High volume food production background highly ...

New

Union Joints

Line Cook

Clarkston, MI

$16 - $20.25/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

Compass Group

PRODUCTION MANAGER II

Detroit, MI

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than ... Contract-managed service experience is desirable * High volume food production background highly ...

New

Union Joints

Line Cook

Clarkston, MI · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

... chef's knives). NOTE This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be ... This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will ...

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How much do contract chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract chef in Michigan is $21.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $27.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract chef?

A Contract Chef is a culinary professional hired on a temporary or project basis to provide cooking services for restaurants, catering companies, private clients, or events. They may work short-term assignments or long-term contracts, depending on the needs of the employer. Contract Chefs are responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring high-quality meals while adapting to different kitchen environments. This role offers flexibility and variety, making it ideal for chefs who enjoy diverse work experiences.

What are the typical work assignments and environments for contract chefs?

Contract Chefs often work on short-term assignments ranging from private events and corporate dining to temporary placements at restaurants, catering companies, or remote sites. Each assignment can present unique kitchen setups, menus, and team dynamics, which makes adaptability essential. You may work autonomously or alongside an existing culinary staff, depending on client needs and assignment scale. This role provides exposure to a variety of cuisines and operational styles, offering valuable experience and networking opportunities for future culinary advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract chef?

To thrive as a Contract Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, menu planning expertise, and experience in various cuisines, usually backed by a culinary degree or relevant apprenticeship. Familiarity with kitchen management software, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and inventory systems is important. Excellent communication, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities are soft skills that distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure a Contract Chef can efficiently adapt to different client needs, lead kitchen teams, and consistently deliver high-quality meals in diverse environments.

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Infographic showing various Contract Chef job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,647 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Java Developer w2

Select Minds LLC

Livonia, MI • On-site

$60/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Title: Java Developer
Duration: 3 months contract only
Location: Columbus Ohio / Easton location
Responsibilities include:
  1. Collaborate with other engineers and architects to create a common API layer between a variety of different data sources and applications via an agile product model working in 2 week sprints.
  2. Develop software in an agile environment leveraging DevOps for environment setup, automated builds, continuous deployment, continuous integration and automated testing.
  3. Play a key role implementing enterprise services and APIs under the guidance of the architectural team and engineering leadership.
  4. Deliver rapid, scalable, and quality solutions that meet the business needs. Develop and implement unit test code and automated test scripts as a routine part of development activities.
  5. Work closely with other engineers, vendor partners and business owners to ensure that the finished solution meets the needs of the business and our customers.
  6. Follow industry standard agile software design methodologies. Embrace new technologies and methods Introduce.
  7. Maintain and evolve existing integration assets and systems.
  8. Introduce and evolve existing processes and methods required for maturing Huntington's integration development, implementation and operation of our key platforms.

Required Skills:
  • 6+ years of experience in software development including creating and maintaining application interfaces between various data sources and applications.
  • 1+ years of experience with DevOps.
  • Strong Java development experience including experience with the Spring Framework, Eclipse, Maven and Gradle.
  • Strong experience developing application interfaces (API) with Java or similar object-oriented languages.
  • Experience using any of the relational and non-relational databases
  • Strong experience with an agile framework/methodology.
  • Adept in building team relationships and partnering across organizational lines.
  • Excellent collaboration skills, a positive attitude, high energy, strong interpersonal skills, and highly motivated.
  • Expert in conceptual and analytical skills, demonstrating out-of-the-box problem solving skills.
  • Able to see and articulate patterns and relationships between technologies, processes, business models and people.
  • Self-starter with the ability to appropriately prioritize and plan complex tasks in rapidly changing environment.
  • Thrives in a dynamic work environment, does whatever it takes to delivery successfully, exhibits flexibility, and is recognized as being a strong team player.

Preferred:
  • Experience with Any Ledgering solutions
  • Experience with REST, JSON, or SOAP web interfaces.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CICD) methodologies.
  • Experience with Chef, Puppet or other similar deployment automation products.
  • Experience with Git source control management and web interfaces such as GitHub.
  • Experience with Jenkins build management systems and automated testing frameworks such as Junit.
  • Experience with Kafka
  • Experience with any of the cloud technologies
  • Experience with any RDBMS and non-relational databases like Mongo/Dynamo

Compensation: $60.00 per hour
About Us
We work to deliver profitability in your business - with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses.
Work Approach
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.
Work Policy
We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution.
The Future
SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. This understanding drives us to a better future with every minute ticking. We believe we will be taking off major businesses from their flagship positions, with the products we are eyeing today.

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