Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Department: Hospitality
Employment Type: Flexible
Location: North County
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour
The Missing Grain – 100% Gluten-Free Bakery & Café
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Typical shift: 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
The Missing Grain is seeking dependable and organized Line Cooks to prepare breakfast, brunch, and café menu items in our 100% gluten-free kitchen. We are looking for team members who can work efficiently, maintain a clean workstation, and consistently follow recipes and food-safety procedures.
Prepare café menu items according to established recipes
· Prepare breakfast and lunch items to order
· Complete daily prep work
· Portion and organize ingredients for service
· Maintain proper food temperatures and storage
· Keep stations stocked, clean, and organized
· Follow proper cooking, cooling, reheating, and food-storage procedures
· Assist with opening and closing kitchen responsibilities
· Clean cooking equipment and work areas
· Communicate effectively with front-of-house and bakery staff
· Follow all sanitation, allergen-awareness, and gluten-free procedures
Previous restaurant, café, or commercial kitchen experience preferred
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen
· Dependable and punctual
· Strong organizational skills
· Able to follow recipes and portion standards
· Strong understanding of cleanliness and food safety
· Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift approximately 40 pounds
· Weekend availability is required
The Missing Grain is a 100% gluten-free facility.
Employees may not bring gluten-containing food, snacks, meals, beverages, or ingredients into the bakery or café, including food brought for employee breaks.
All personal food brought into the facility must be gluten-free.
Employees must follow all company gluten-free, cross-contact prevention, sanitation, allergen-awareness, and food-safety procedures.

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