Line Cook II - Sports & Social - Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

On-site Wellness center

Career growth programs

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Free meals/discounted meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland is seeking a Line Cook II to support culinary operations by preparing high-quality menu items, organizing ingredients, and maintaining clean, safe workstations for service.

You will execute recipes with precision, handle specialized equipment, monitor temperatures, and collaborate with a fast-paced team to uphold quality and hospitality standards across all service periods. This union-position offers comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and growth within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary arts courses or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years experience as a line cook.
• Must obtain and maintain a Maryland gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items and maintain proper temperatures.
• Season and garnish according to standards.
• Prepare soups and sauces.
• Keep the cooking area clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Maintain inventory and order food daily.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor performance relative to local competition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Recipe execution

Creative cooking

Record keeping

Sanitation knowledge

PPE usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts coursework or equivalent experience

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Why We Need Your Talents

As a Line Cook II, you play an essential role in supporting our culinary operations by preparing high‑quality menu items and ensuring all ingredients, tools, and workstations are organized and ready for service. Your ability to execute recipes with precision, utilize specialized kitchen equipment, and maintain consistent production standards directly contributes to delivering an exceptional dining experience for every guest. By upholding our commitments to quality, safety, and efficiency, you help the culinary team operate seamlessly in a fast‑paced environment and reinforce the exceptional hospitality that defines the Live! experience.

Compensation

Min Compensation: USD $17.00/Hr.

Max Compensation: USD $17.00/Hr.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items and ensure proper temperature is maintained.
• Season and garnish food according to standards.
• Prepare all soups and sauces.
• Keep the cooking area clean, sanitized, and well‑organized.
• Maintain inventory and order food items on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safety and security of employees and guests.
• Monitor and adjust performance in response to local competition as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills To Help You Succeed

• Use all kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Read and interpret basic instructions, production lists, menus, and banquet event orders.
• Be creative with cooking and food preparation.
• Complete accurate record keeping.

• Sanitation and health department regulations for safe handling of food.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Culinary arts courses or the equivalent experience.
• One (1) – three (3) years’ experience as a line restaurant cook.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license as determined by the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Commission for the position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach while carrying food product, equipment, trash/waste weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, carry, deliver food items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to work around 500‑degree ovens and work within 40‑degree walk‑in refrigerators.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout a 10 hr. shift.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 high‑energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3,000 employees.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible with work schedule. May require extended hours and work week from time to time.

Please note that this is a union position, and individuals in this role may be required to pay applicable union dues and fees.

What We Offer

Perks

• Comprehensive group health benefits for full‑time and part‑time Team Members and their eligible dependents. Other benefits for full‑time and part‑time Team Members may include:
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings options
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On‑site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
• Training and pathways for career growth
• Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Discretionary Service Bonuses
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts

Life at Live!

• To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the market.
• To be given the power and responsibility to put service and community first.
• To come together as a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity.
• To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
• To work hard and have fun.
• Live is a 24 hour /7 days per week high‑energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• The casino is large and fast paced, requiring the ability and energy to move about it with a true sense of urgency!
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.