About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Hospitality & Catering.

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

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What You’ll Do

As an entry-level Culinary Management Trainee with Confidential Client, you will train in a structured 6-month program to develop the skills needed for placement as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods Kitchen. You will work alongside experienced culinarians, assist in running kitchen operations, and support team development.

• Assist the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and supervise staff in their absence
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to maintain consistent, high-quality products
• Train, coach, and mentor cooks and new team members; provide constructive feedback and performance guidance
• Educate customers and coworkers on product features and meal solutions that combine items across departments
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards to protect customers and the business
• Help control food costs and support profitability through portion control, waste reduction, and inventory awareness

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Schedule & Compensation

Confidential Client is hiring for a full-time, entry-level trainee role.

• Schedule: Full time — availability required for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts (includes weekends). Shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM.
• Age requirement: Must be 18 years or older.
• Training: Structured 6-month program with mentor and trainer support; successful completion leads to placement as a Lead Cook.
• Pay: $21.75 - $22.50 per hour.
• Location: Owings Mills, MD — 10100 Reisterstown Rd (candidates may be considered for other nearby store locations within the region).

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Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts
• Experience in multi-faceted food service settings (restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.)

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Benefits & Perks

Confidential Client offers a competitive total rewards package including (subject to eligibility and local variation):

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Higher premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays
• Health care benefits with strong coverage options
• Retirement plan with company match (401(k))
• Scholarship/education assistance programs
• Employee & family wellness resources and support

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Additional information

• This is an entry-level, mentorship-driven program designed to develop future kitchen leaders.
• Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the specified region depending on openings.
• Confidential Client is committed to inclusive hiring and will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.