Line/Prep Cook

Hotel Revival Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Staff discount

401K matching

Paid holidays

Shop/hotel discounts

Job summary

Hotel Revival Baltimore is seeking a Line/Prep Cook to support kitchen staff in preparing meals, labeling and organizing ingredients, and maintaining a clean workstation in compliance with health standards.

You will follow Head Chef's instructions, prep according to recipes, handle ingredients, assist in restocking, and ensure safety and efficiency during service; state-issued food handling certification preferred; prior culinary experience a plus.

Qualifications

• State-issued food handling certification is required.
• Related experience in culinary/hospitality preferred.
• Ability to read and understand workplace documents.
• Able to perform basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food prep and serving areas for sanitary food-handling practices.
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes per recipes and procedures.
• Follow prep list from Head Chef or kitchen manager.
• Label and stock ingredients on accessible shelves.
• Wash, chop and sort ingredients (fruits, vegetables, meats).
• Address guests’ dietary restrictions and allergies as noted.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Store food properly to prevent spoilage and waste.
• Carry supplies and utensils to/from storage and work areas.
• Assist in restocking and replenishment of supplies.
• Test and verify doneness by tasting or temperature checks.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grills, and roaster temperatures.
• Estimate consumption and procure supplies as directed.

Skills

Food safety

Culinary experience

Reading/writing English

Math basics

Education

Food handling certification

Job description

HOTEL REVIVAL is hiring a LINE/PREP COOK

Hotel Revival is 107 key art-centric boutique hotel located in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, home to 19th-century architecture, lush parks, iconic churches, galleries, restaurants, and cultural venues. It embodies Baltimore by showcasing local products, the city's history, and native cuisine. This award-winning property is internationally recognized for its commitment to the ongoing restoration of Baltimore and its success in social impact.

Job Overview

A Line/Prep Cook is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets, performing tasks like chopping ingredients, and sanitizing their workstation during and after service. They are responsible for preparing and cooking dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and standard operating procedures while maintaining health department standards.

What you'll do

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures
• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• See to each guest’s special needs, including any noted allergies or dietary restrictions
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Observe and test food to determine if it has been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temperature checks or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage as directed

Who you are

• You have state-issued food handling certification as required.
• You have related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry preferred.
• You must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• You are ableto read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• You are able to speak effectively before guests and groups of co-workers.
• You are able to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

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