Line Cook: Own Your Station & Cook to Spec

Miskiri Hospitality Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group in Baltimore is seeking a line cook to own a station on our line and carry it through service. You will prep, cook, and plate to spec, keep your station clean and stocked, and communicate with the rest of the line so tickets go out hot, correct, and on time.

The role emphasizes setup, daily prep, FIFO rotation, and strict adherence to food safety while partnering with the expo and other stations to maintain quality under pressure.

Qualifications

• 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]

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and break down your assigned station each shift
• Execute dishes to recipe and plating standards, consistently and at speed
• Complete daily prep lists and label, date, and rotate product (FIFO)
• Call and respond during service; work in sync with the expo and other stations
• Hold food safety and sanitation standards at all times, including proper holding temps and cooling procedures
• Keep equipment clean and report maintenance issues promptly
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries; check product quality and quantities
• Help control waste and portion costs
• Pitch in on other stations and with closing duties as needed

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Under pressure

Clear communicator

Punctual & reliable

Food handler card

English recipes

Spanish a plus

Job description

Miskiri Hospitality Group in Baltimore is seeking a line cook to own a station on our line and carry it through service. You will prep, cook, and plate to spec, keep your station clean and stocked, and communicate with the rest of the line so tickets go out hot, correct, and on time.

The role emphasizes setup, daily prep, FIFO rotation, and strict adherence to food safety while partnering with the expo and other stations to maintain quality under pressure.