Line/Prep Cook

Hotel Revival; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 31,684,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Discounts at restaurants

401K matching

Holiday pay

Shop/hotel discounts

Job summary

Hotel Revival in Baltimore's Mount Vernon is seeking a Line/Prep Cook to support the kitchen team. You'll assist with meal prep, labeling and organizing ingredients, and ensuring recipes and safety standards are followed during service.

You'll work under the Head Chef to prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly, maintain sanitary stations, read labels, and help manage supplies. The role requires basic math, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• State-issued food handling certification is required.
• Related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry is preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to speak effectively before guests and groups of coworkers.
• Able to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary practices.
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently per recipes and SOPs.
• Complete all prep tasks in order from Head Chef or kitchen manager.
• Label and stock ingredients on accessible shelves.
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and meats.
• Accommodate guests’ dietary restrictions and allergies as noted.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.

Skills

Food handling certification

Culinary experience

English communication

Mathematical basics

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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