Lead Cook Trainee
The Lead Cook Trainee role at Confidential Client is an entry-level culinary leadership position involving hands-on kitchen management, employee training, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. The position includes a structured 6-month training program with mentorship, preparing the candidate to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional meal experiences to customers in a dynamic food service environment.
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.
Compensation & Schedule
Confidential client is hiring for an entry-level, full-time Lead Cook Trainee in Owings Mills, MD.
- Pay range: $21.75 - $22.50 / hour (hourly)
- Time type: Full time
- Availability: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM.
- Age requirement: Must be 18 years or older.
What You’ll Do
As a Lead Cook Trainee you'll learn kitchen leadership while supporting daily operations. Typical responsibilities include:
- Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing staff; oversee operations in the Sous Chef’s absence.
- Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to maintain consistent, high-quality products.
- Train and coach cooks and prep staff; provide feedback and development opportunities.
- Educate customers and store employees about prepared foods and meal solutions that incorporate products across departments.
- Support profitability and quality standards to ensure customers receive outstanding meals.
- Note: Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the specified region based on current openings.
Training & Career Path
This is an entry-level, structured 6-month training program. You will be paired with a mentor/trainer and, upon successful completion, you will be placed as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods Kitchen area with the confidential client.
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years’ experience as a prep or line cook.
- Practical knowledge of food safety and quality assurance.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
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.).
Why Join
- Structured training and mentorship with a clear promotion path to Lead Cook.
- Competitive hourly pay and benefits through the confidential client.
- Hands-on experience working alongside experienced culinarians in a high-quality kitchen environment.
Additional Details
Careertakes is managing recruitment for this role on behalf of a confidential client in the Hospitality & Catering industry. Applicants may be contacted about related roles in the region.
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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