Banquet Lead Cook | Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel

PM Hotel Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves the meticulous preparation and presentation of dishes, ensuring guests enjoy an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong teamwork and attention to detail. In return, the company offers competitive pay, hotel discounts, and a chance to be part of a growing hotel brand known for its unique approach to hospitality. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hotel Discounts

Food & Beverage Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a prep line/cook.
• Ability to think on feet and keep up in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food consistent with recipe cards.
• Operate and properly clean cooking and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

High-Pressure Situations

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cooking Equipment

Job description

Job Category: Food & Beverage

Requisition Number: BANQU015723

Posted: February 1, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

Description

What You’ll Do:

Our Cook is responsible for the flawless preparation and presentation of the menu created by the Executive Chef and for making sure our guests receive an unparalleled dining experience. No pressure.

Here are just some of the tasks you’ll be responsible for on a daily basis:

1. Prepare food consistent with recipe cards.
2. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
3. Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas.
4. Operate and properly clean cooking and kitchen equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year experience as a prep line/cook. Most importantly, you’re someone who is capable of thinking on their feet and able to keep up in high-pressure situations. If that sounds like you, go ahead and apply.

Physical Requirements:

This probably goes without saying but you’ll be on your feet a lot. There will be occasions when you may be carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending/twisting, climbing stairs and working on slippery floors. You also must be able to accommodate varying schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits:

In exchange for your flexibility, we offer excellent pay, hotel discounts, F&B discounts and the opportunity to be part of an anything-but-standard growing hotel company.

Behaviors

Required:

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Preferred:

• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement.
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.