Prep Cook

Clyde's Restaurant Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Training program

Health plan

401k

Restaurant discount

Meal discount

Career growth

Wellness resources

Job summary

Rye Street Tavern, part of Clyde's Restaurant Group in Baltimore, MD, is hiring a prep cook. The role supports high-volume kitchen operations and requires accuracy in following recipes and maintaining prep standards.

Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are emphasized, with training provided. The position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of a respected restaurant group in the DMV area.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
• Experience as a prep cook desired, preferably in a high-volume restaurant
• Ability to read and prep recipes to measurements and standards
• Available to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, slice, dice, chop, and prep raw vegetables, meat and fish
• Use slicer to slice meats, cheese, and vegetables
• Use a processor to prep foods
• Operate convection and conventional ovens and gas ranges
• Lift, weigh, and portion food items with a scale
• Label, date, and store prepped product
• Clean, wipe, and scour prep equipment and area floors

Skills

Work ethic

Hospitality

Prep cooking

Recipe reading

Job description

Location: Baltimore, MD, United States
Date Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Are you looking for a job with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and training?

If so, Rye Street Tavern is the place for you. As a unique dining destination and part of the Clyde's Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV area, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining experiences.

Located in the Baltimore Peninsula, we are accessible by car, and public transportation options which include the Charm City Circulator and local MTA bus routes.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A PREP COOK

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde's Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A PREP COOK

• Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
• Experience as a prep cook desired, preferably in a high-volume restaurant
• Ability to read and prep recipes to measurements and standards
• Available to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A PREP COOK

• Wash, peel, slice, dice, chop, and otherwise prepare raw vegetables, meat and fish
• Use a commercial food slicer to slice various meats, cheese, and vegetables
• Use a commercial food processor to prep foods
• Operate both convection and conventional ovens and gas ranges
• Lift, handle, weigh, and portion food items using a commercial portion control scale
• Label, date, and store prepped product
• Clean, wipe, and scour prep equipment and machinery, and sweep and mop prep area floors

ABOUT US

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Fall 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde's Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Interested in working for Clyde's Restaurant Group?