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 a Lead Cook Trainee you will be part of a structured culinary training program and work with kitchen leadership to learn operations, food preparation, and team management. This is an entry-level, mentor-supported role designed to prepare you for placement as a Lead Cook after successful completion of the program.

• Assist the Sous Chef in running kitchen operations and managing staff when the Sous Chef is not present
• Follow standardized recipes and proper cooking techniques to deliver consistent, high-quality food
• Train and coach cooks and prep staff; share product knowledge and culinary techniques
• Educate customers and team members on menu items and offer complete meal solutions across departments
• Monitor food safety and quality assurance practices; support inventory and waste-control efforts
• Provide feedback, resources, and development opportunities to improve team performance

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Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of experience as a prep cook or line cook
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts
• Experience in multi-faceted food service operations (restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.)
• Strong communication and team leadership potential

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Compensation, Schedule & Location

• Pay: $21.75 - $22.50 per hour
• Schedule: Full time. Availability required for morning, afternoon and evening shifts (includes weekends). Shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM.
• Training: Entry-level structured training program designed to be completed within approximately 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful completion results in placement as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods Kitchen area.
• Location: 10100 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD
• Note: Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the specified region based on current openings.

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Benefits & Perks

Confidential Client offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility and regional variation), including:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Premium pay rates for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays
• Health care plans with competitive coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Scholarship programs to support continued education
• Employee wellness and family support programs

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Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time (training/internship component)
• This position is posted by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Hospitality & Catering industry.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete an application, please follow the application instructions provided by Careertakes.

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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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