Cook II | Restaurant

Montage International; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Free uniforms

Hotel discounts

Healthcare benefits

401k matching

Job summary

Montage International and Pendry Hotels are hiring for a Cook II position. The role focuses on crafting high-quality dishes in a luxury hotel kitchen, mentoring junior staff, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

It offers roles in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and participate in community events. The position includes benefits such as free meals, uniforms, hotel discounts, healthcare, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One year minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel.
• Luxury hotel experience a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with kitchen staff to meet production goals and ensure smooth operations.
• Skillfully prepare hot and cold foods meeting high standards.
• Maintain knowledge of food products, sanitation, and culinary techniques.
• Fulfill guest orders promptly with attention to detail.
• Work in a collaborative environment while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Quality control

Guest service

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. At Pendry, It’s All Because of YOU! Cook II Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Your Journey

• Collaborate with associates to meet production goals and ensure smooth kitchen operations Mentor Cook III and kitchen staff, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Skillfully prepare hot and cold foods that meet our hotel’s high standards
• Maintain in depth knowledge of food products as well as sanitation standards and culinary techniques to execute dishes at the highest level
• Ability to fulfill guest orders in a timely manner with skillful attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment all while maintaining professionalism
• Regularly restocks kitchen supplies and food items along with maintaining the cleanliness of your area
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties based on business needs

About You

• You love creating dishes and storytelling with food
• You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable moments
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
• One year minimum of cooking experience in a standalone restaurant or hotel
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates’ events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis
• Most work tasks are performed indoors.
• Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre- employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we’re committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences.

How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember.

At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow.

Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life.

The pay scale for the Cook II position is $20 per hour. This pay scale reflects the base hourly wage and does not include incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, or similar forms of compensation that Montage may reasonably expect to pay for the position.

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