Line Cooks

Experienced Line Cook – Restaurant & Catering Kitchen

Flavr is seeking a dependable and experienced Line Cook to join our fast-paced restaurant and catering kitchen. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing flavorful, consistently prepared food and can remain organized during busy shifts.

Our kitchen prepares made-to-order restaurant meals, high-volume catering orders, and meals for corporate clients. The ideal candidate can follow recipes, manage multiple items at once, maintain proper food temperatures, and work efficiently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Flavr’s recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines
• Operate fryers, grills, ovens, stovetops, and other commercial kitchen equipment safely
• Complete preparation work for restaurant service, catering orders, and high-volume meal production
• Coordinate cooking times so all parts of an order are completed accurately and on time
• Check food for quality, temperature, portion size, and presentation before it leaves the kitchen
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food using FIFO procedures
• Monitor ingredient levels and notify management when products are running low
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention procedures
• Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and kitchen restocking duties
• Work cooperatively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Be available to assist with catering production when scheduled

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of professional cooking or food-preparation experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant, catering, or high-volume kitchen
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent portions and food quality
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate professionally and work well with a team
• Ability to stand for six to eight hours and lift up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of proper food handling, holding temperatures, and sanitation practices
• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager certification preferred

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Comfortable handling several orders or production tasks simultaneously
• Willing to clean and maintain the kitchen—not just cook
• Calm and focused during busy service periods
• Consistent about following recipes and portion requirements
• Available for some evenings, weekends, holidays, and catering events as needed

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay: $18 to $22 per hour, based on experience
• Shift length: Approximately six to eight hours
• Employment type: [Full-time/Part-time]
• Typical schedule: [Add expected days and hours]
• Location: Flavr, Baltimore, Maryland

Candidates should submit a résumé or a detailed summary of their professional cooking experience. Qualified applicants may be invited to complete a paid working interview to demonstrate food preparation, organization, sanitation, and cooking skills.

Flavr is a growing Baltimore-based restaurant and catering company known for flavorful, high-quality comfort food. We serve restaurant customers, private events, corporate partners, and large-scale meal programs. Our team values consistency, cleanliness, teamwork, reliability, and excellent service. We offer employees the opportunity to gain experience in restaurant service, catering, and high-volume food production while growing with an expanding local business.