Lead Line Cook - High-Volume Event Kitchen Leader

Legends Hospitality, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Cook at The Maryland Club at the University of Maryland is responsible for guiding daily food production, ensuring high-quality menu items, and maintaining culinary standards. You will mentor cooks, optimize workflow, and uphold food safety throughout service.

You will collaborate with the culinary leadership to support events, inventory, and ongoing kitchen improvements while maintaining professionalism, attendance, and a neat appearance at all times.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in food preparation techniques and kitchen terminology.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead by example, foster teamwork and maintain operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present items per recipes and standards.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to cooks and culinary team.
• Coordinate kitchen stations for efficient workflow during service.
• Follow production schedules set by culinary leadership.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Maintain sanitation, proper storage, and FIFO practices.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

HACCP principles

Leadership by example

Organizational skills

Effective communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years culinary experience

Culinary degree or formal training preferred

Job description

The Lead Cook at The Maryland Club at the University of Maryland is responsible for guiding daily food production, ensuring high-quality menu items, and maintaining culinary standards. You will mentor cooks, optimize workflow, and uphold food safety throughout service.

You will collaborate with the culinary leadership to support events, inventory, and ongoing kitchen improvements while maintaining professionalism, attendance, and a neat appearance at all times.