About Us

Baltimore’s Own. Family Owned. We’ve been a Baltimore staple since 1944. As a family-owned grocery business, our mission has always been simple, to nourish our community through quality food, genuine service, and the care that comes from treating people like neighbors. What began as a single neighborhood market has grown into two locations. While we’ve evolved over the decades, our values have stayed the same community first, pride in our work, and respect for the people we serve and work alongside every day. Our vision is to continue building Baltimore’s premier neighborhood grocery destination one where quality, craftsmanship, and community spirit come together. After more than 80 years, we’re still growing, evolving, and investing in the people who make it all possible.

Position Summary: The Cook performs safe, efficient, and high-quality food production in support of Eddie’s Gourmet-to-Go, catering, and prepared foods departments. Working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, this role prepares fresh, high-quality foods in a timely and consistent manner while following established recipes, production schedules, and food safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering products that meet Eddie’s standards for quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.

Work Schedule and Work-Life Balance: This full-time position offers a consistent 40-hour, five-day workweek. Most cook schedules end at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 6:00 p.m. In this role, the schedule consists of four weekdays and Sunday, providing a predictable schedule while allowing for a healthy work-life balance and more time with family and friends.

Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare hot and cold entrées, side dishes, soups, salads, appetizers, party platters, and other prepared foods in a timely and consistent manner.
• Prepare foods using commercial ovens, stovetops, grills, fryers, steamers, and other kitchen equipment through methods including grilling, baking, roasting, broiling, sautéing, frying, boiling, and steaming.
• Follow standardized recipes and production procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, mixing, washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, seasoning, and garnishing as required.
• Accommodate dietary needs and food restrictions, including food allergies, vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian diets.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, appearance, and temperature to ensure products consistently meet Eddie’s standards.

Kitchen Operations

• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils safely, including knives, slicers, food processors, blenders, can openers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and utensils in clean, safe, and proper working condition.
• Stock, organize, and properly store food products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Record inventory transfers and communicate inventory shortages to management.
• Assist with inventory management, minimize shrink, and order supplies and equipment as directed.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times.
• Follow all company food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and MOSH regulations and safe work practices.
• Properly label, handle, and store food products to ensure freshness and safety.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and immediately report safety concerns, equipment issues, or hazards to management.

Teamwork & Customer Service

• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure efficient production and a smooth workflow.
• Respond professionally to customer questions regarding prepared foods and provide exceptional customer service.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations, catering production, food preparation, and the overall success of the department.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, grocery, or food production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and production procedures while maintaining speed, consistency, and quality.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality food.

Benefits This role is eligible for select benefits after completing one year of service, provided minimum hours worked requirements are met.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Employee discount
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive referral program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary: $18.00–$25.00 per hour