About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

This is an entry-level, mentor-supported Culinary Management Trainee role for a Confidential Client in the Hospitality & Catering industry. The structured training program is designed to be completed within approximately six months; successful completion leads to placement as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods / Kitchen area. This is a full-time role based in Owings Mills, MD. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist the Sous Chef in running kitchen operations and supervising staff when the Sous Chef is unavailable
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality finished products
• Educate customers and team members on products and meal solutions; recommend complementary items across departments
• Provide on-the-job coaching, training, feedback and development to kitchen team members
• Support profitability and quality control efforts to maintain the client’s standards
• Participate in a 6-month, structured training program with mentor support; successful completion places you as a Lead Cook
• Note: candidates may be considered for multiple store locations in the region based on openings

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Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years’ experience as a prep or line cook
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts
• Experience in multi-faceted foodservice environments (restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.)

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Details & Logistics

• Pay: $21.75 - $22.50 / hour
• Time type: Full time
• Schedule: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM.
• Training: Entry-level structured program (~6 months) with mentor/trainer support; promotion to Lead Cook upon successful completion
• Location: Owings Mills, MD — local in-person work required
• Age: Must be 18 years or older

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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