Line Cook: Craft High-Quality Dishes in a Busy Kitchen

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

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.