We’re looking for an enthusiastic food prep worker who can deliver outstanding results in the kitchen, prepping meals for our chef/cook. Your main responsibilities will be to stock, prepare, and measure condiments and slice and dice foods. You’ll keep your workstation and equipment clean and follow all required safety protocols. Good organization skills, the ability to take directions well, and to read recipe instructions and labels in English, as well as handle a variety of kitchen equipment, sharp knives, and measuring tools, are required. Some experience and an associate's degree are preferred but not required. If you are a positive self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, we want to meet you! Apply today for immediate consideration.

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepares ingredients (chopping, portioning), cooks dishes per recipes and BEOs, operates kitchen equipment (ovens, grills).
• Quality & Presentation: Ensures food meets quality standards, follows plating guidelines, garnishes, and creates attractive displays for buffets or plated meals.
• Event Execution: Sets up and breaks down cooking stations, manages food flow, assists with plating, carves meats, and ensures timely service for events.
• Sanitation & Safety: Maintains clean workstations, adheres to all food safety regulations, and handles food storage properly (labeling, dating).
• Inventory & Stock: Monitors stock levels, requisitions supplies, inspects incoming food, and manages portion control to minimize waste.
• Team Collaboration: Communicates with chefs and servers, assists junior staff, and adapts to changes during busy periods.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure in high-volume settings.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Typical Work Environment:

• Busy hotel kitchens, conference centers, and event venues.
• High-pressure, deadline-driven.
• Collaborate with culinary and banquet teams.

Discover Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, located on Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor. The hotel offers 31,000 square feet of event space, 21 breakout spaces, 622 guest rooms, an on-site business center, fitness center, restaurant, coffee shop, and lounge.

We value our team and are committed to supporting their professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career advancement and internal growth opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment