Line Cook

Papis-Pizza; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group in Maryland is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will prep and execute menu items to established recipes, maintain a clean workstation, and contribute to a high-standard kitchen.

You bring proficiency with cooking techniques, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety. This role offers growth in a growing hospitality group with opportunities across our Maryland operations.

Qualifications

• Previous professional Line Cook experience in a full-service restaurant environment preferred
• Working knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, food preparation, and line operations
• Ability to work multiple kitchen stations and execute consistently during high-volume service
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation procedures, portioning, and plating standards
• Strong sense of urgency while maintaining quality and accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain focused, organized, and productive in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and detail
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely perform the physical responsibilities of restaurant kitchen work
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion sizes, presentation, and quality standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and service-ready workstation
• Complete assigned food preparation accurately and efficiently before and during service
• Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, temperature, portioning, and presentation
• Follow established recipes, cooking procedures, plating specifications, and preparation standards
• Work efficiently during high-volume service periods while maintaining accuracy and food quality
• Monitor ticket flow and communicate effectively with culinary leadership and other kitchen team members
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and completed in a timely manner
• Monitor product levels and communicate preparation, inventory, or restocking needs to culinary leadership
• Properly label, date, rotate, store, and handle food products
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, handling, and storage
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen throughout service
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, cross-contamination, and temperature control procedures
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and smallwares
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and assigned side-work responsibilities
• Communicate equipment, food quality, safety, or operational concerns promptly to culinary leadership
• Support other kitchen stations and team members as operational needs require

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Food safety

Dependability

Punctuality

Work ethic

Physical stamina

Job description

Line Cook

Cook with Care. Execute with Consistency. Deliver Great Food.

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking experienced, dependable, and passionate Line Cooks to join our culinary teams.

We're looking for skilled cooks who take pride in preparing exceptional food, maintaining high standards, and contributing to a strong kitchen team. As a Line Cook, you'll prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes and quality standards while maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient workstation.

This is an opportunity to develop your culinary skills, work alongside experienced hospitality professionals, and grow your career with an expanding hospitality group.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion sizes, presentation, and quality standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and service-ready workstation
• Complete assigned food preparation accurately and efficiently before and during service
• Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, temperature, portioning, and presentation
• Follow established recipes, cooking procedures, plating specifications, and preparation standards
• Work efficiently during high-volume service periods while maintaining accuracy and food quality
• Monitor ticket flow and communicate effectively with culinary leadership and other kitchen team members
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and completed in a timely manner
• Monitor product levels and communicate preparation, inventory, or restocking needs to culinary leadership
• Properly label, date, rotate, store, and handle food products
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, handling, and storage
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen throughout service
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, cross-contamination, and temperature control procedures
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and smallwares
• Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and assigned side-work responsibilities
• Communicate equipment, food quality, safety, or operational concerns promptly to culinary leadership
• Support other kitchen stations and team members as operational needs require

What You Bring

• Previous professional Line Cook experience in a full-service restaurant environment preferred
• Working knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, food preparation, and line operations
• Ability to work multiple kitchen stations and execute consistently during high-volume service
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation procedures, portioning, and plating standards
• Strong sense of urgency while maintaining quality and accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain focused, organized, and productive in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and detail
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling practices
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely perform the physical responsibilities of restaurant kitchen work
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Grow With Us

Miskiri Hospitality Group is a growing hospitality organization with restaurant concepts across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Ohio.

We're looking for culinary professionals who take pride in their craft, value teamwork, and are committed to delivering great food with consistency and care.

As our organization continues to grow, we're creating opportunities for dedicated team members to develop their culinary skills and advance into future leadership roles.

What we're looking for

• [1–2]+ years in a professional kitchen, or strong prep experience and a clear willingness to learn
• Solid knife skills and comfort with standard cooking methods (sauté, grill, fry, roast)
• Ability to work fast and stay organized under pressure without dropping quality
• Clear communicator who takes direction and gives it when needed
• Reliable and on time — you show up for your team
• Food handler's card [required / must be obtained within 30 days of hire]
• [Optional: Ability to read and follow recipes in English; conversational Spanish a plus]

Physical requirements

• Stand and walk for shifts of up to [8–10] hours
• Lift and carry up to [50] lbs
• Work in a kitchen environment with heat, steam, noise, and slippery floors
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motion

Miskiri Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.