Line Cook Jobs in College Park, MD

A Line Cook, or Station Chef, is an integral part of the culinary team in a commercial kitchen. They are primarily responsible for preparing food items, following recipes, and cooking meals in their designated section. The position demands efficiency, ability to work under pressure, and strong attention to detail as they need to deliver high-quality food within a fast-paced environment. Line Cooks also maintain clean work areas, sanitize kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety standards are upheld.

Before becoming a Line Cook, a person might start their culinary career as a Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, or Prep Cook. Important skills for a Line Cook include cooking skills, knowledge of food safety, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. A certification in food handling or a degree from a culinary school is often required. Some also pursue additional certifications such as the ServSafe Food Handler certificate and Certified Culinarian (CC) certification from the American Culinary Federation to enhance their credentials and improve job prospects.

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Cook / Manager

  • ArTeA LLC
  • Mc Lean, VA (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • ArTeA LLC
  • Mc Lean, VA (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Cook oversee food preparation and cooking at the kitchen. Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions...

Cook

  • Catonsville, MD (20 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Catonsville, MD (20 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 18 days ago

Role: Cook Rate: $ 16 per hour Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care...

Food Service Worker

  • McLean, VA (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 29921 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs State: Virginia (US-VA) The Role at a glance: We are looking to...

Grill Cook - Work Mon-Fri!

  • McLean, VA (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • McLean, VA (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Grill Cook - Work Mon-Fri!...

Cook

  • Mc Lean, VA (16 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mc Lean, VA (16 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities: Deliver incredible customer service by preparing ingredients and creating high-quality meals Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Senior Cook Location: ST. MARY'S COURT - 72714001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days, and some weekends/holidays. More details will be provided during the interview process....

Food Service Worker - Hiring Now

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

SCA Lead Food Service Worker Location: Economic Institution - 37007003 Workdays/shifts : Mornings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type:...

Old Hickory Cook I (U)

  • National Harbor, MD (14 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • National Harbor, MD (14 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Perform basic knife skills (i.e. slice, dice, julienne) in the preparation and production of food items. 2....

Senior Cook

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Location Name: ST. MARY'S COURT - 72714001 Location ID: 72714001 Senior Cook Location: ST. MARY'S COURT - 72714001 Workdays/shifts : Afternoon/evenings - varying days, and some weekends/holidays....

SCA Lead Food Service Worker

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Location Name: Economic Institution - 37007003 Location ID: 37007003 SCA Lead Food Service Worker Location: Economic Institution - 37007003 Workdays/shifts : Mornings - varying days. More details...

PM Line Cook- DoubleTree by Hilton, Weekly Pay

  • Mc Lean, VA (16 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mc Lean, VA (16 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons 1960 Chain Bridge Road Mc Lean, VA 22102 316 Room Hotel Managed By B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group Weekly Pay Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email...

Cafeteria Cook JW Marriott Reston Station

  • Reston, VA (22 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Reston, VA (22 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

**Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented** **Cafeteria Cook** **for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station this Fall!** **Join the opening...

Chef De Partie

  • Annapolis, MD (20 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Annapolis, MD (20 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago

. + You will complete company recipe guidelines for assigned responsibilities through recipe booklets, plate presentation and audits. + Organize your responsibilities for daily service. + Meet Disney...

Line Cook - Tatte Rockville

  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Cooks Primary Responsibilities + Execute techniques under the direction of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef + Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards + Prepare...

Line Cook

  • National Harbor, MD (14 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • National Harbor, MD (14 miles from College Park, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Keyword: Line Cook From: Silver Diner Development, LLC...

Demographic Data for College Park, MD

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in College Park, MD

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in College Park, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Line Cooks in College Park, MD
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%



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