Line Cook

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Gruppe; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a dedicated culinary professional to join their team in a sophisticated urban retreat. This role involves preparing exquisite meals while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, a strong understanding of health codes, and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues. Enjoy a world-class employee experience with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join a team that values respect, collaboration, and exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Complimentary life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary employee meals

Free room nights at Four Seasons hotels worldwide

Discounted employee parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience or 4+ years without a degree.
• Ability to learn new stations quickly and accept coaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items per guest orders, following recipes and standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment such as fryers and ovens.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Health code knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, push ourselves to new heights, and treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members worldwide create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We believe that enabling our people to deliver exceptional guest experiences starts with a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we recognize familiar faces, welcome new ones, and treat everyone with respect. Whether you work, stay, live, or discover with us, our purpose is to create lasting impressions, stemming from our belief that life is richer when we connect with people and the world around us.

About the location:

Sophisticated urban retreat on the waterfront in Baltimore’s Harbor East, offering luxurious amenities such as a five-star Spa, rooftop pool, and proximity to waterfront walks, top restaurants, and city landmarks.

BASIC PURPOSE:

Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to guest orders, maintaining quality standards and a safe, sanitary work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare food items per guest orders, following recipes, production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mise en place and station setup. (40%)
2. Start prepared food items timely, avoiding excess preparation. (20%)
3. Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment such as fryers, ovens, mixers, etc. (10%)
4. Manage food containers, rotate perishables, check pars, note shortages, and assist in food cost control. (10%)
5. Comply with Four Seasons’ work rules and standards of conduct. (10%)
6. Work harmoniously with colleagues and supervisors. (10%)
7. Perform other duties as assigned. (Remaining percentage)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• High school diploma, culinary education, or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree and 2+ years of culinary experience, or 4+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Understanding of health codes, knife skills, and station setup; ability to learn new stations quickly and accept coaching.

What to Expect from your Employee Experience:

• Hourly Rate: $21.37
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Complimentary life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Complimentary employee meals
• Free room nights at Four Seasons hotels worldwide
• Discounted employee parking
• And much more!

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For EEOC information, visit: EEOC Poster. Under Maryland law, employers cannot require or demand lie detector tests as a condition of employment, and violating this law is a misdemeanor with fines up to $100.