Cook - Geno's Steaks & Bar Baltimore

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Baltimore is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team as Cooks. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking food in a fast-paced environment while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Ideal candidates have at least one year of cooking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work nights and weekends. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant entertainment scene.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line and food preparation.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of cooking, following recipes, and presentation.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit required.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time.

Skills

Basic knowledge of cooking

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Join the Geno’s Steaks family as we expand our legacy to Baltimore’s Power Plant Live! We’re seeking dedicated individuals to help us provide genuine hospitality and fan-favorite food to the tens of millions of guests who visit the Inner Harbor district. Apply today to grow your career with a nationally recognized brand in the heart of Baltimore's vibrant entertainment scene.

Cook Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time.

Cook Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Demands

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.