Line Cook Jobs in Gaithersburg, 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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Line Cook

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Hi, Looking for a line cook Sunday Night and potentially one other night a week. Welcome!...

Full-Time AM/PM Experienced Line Cook- DoubleTree by Hilton Mclean Tysons

  • McLean, VA (14 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (14 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group...

SCA Food Service Worker

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

SCA Food Service Worker **Location:** DECA-FORT DETRICK - 56632003 **Workdays/shifts** **_:_** Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

Kitchen Assistant

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Grassroots has an opening for a Kitchen Assistantto assist the Food Service Manager and Cook in food preparation, serving food, kitchen clean up, sanitization, and inventory control. Schedule is...

Line Cook - Eldersburg Chilis

  • Sykesville, MD (20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Sykesville, MD (20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook

  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Food Service Worker

  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub heavier cooking utensils such as mixing bowls and pots. Set up and operate a mechanical dishwasher, including the continuous conveyor belt feeding dishwasher. Move...

Line Cook

  • North Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • North Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Job Overview To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels....

Full time line cook

  • Ellicott City, MD (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ellicott City, MD (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Seasonal scratch kitchen seeks full time cook with open availability. Must have prior experience in a high volume kitchen and a willingness to learn. $20/hour, PTO, shift meal. Reliable...

Food Service Worker

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

Location: 14361 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20151 Availability Requirement for this role: Afternoon, Evening (including weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Part time...

Cook

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Clean assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods...

Overnight Line Cook

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill....

Cook (Temporary)

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

. + The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. + The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques....

Cook

  • Catonsville, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Catonsville, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

About UsOverview If you're a foodie who loves to mix it up in the kitchen then look no further! Responsibilities You will use your creativity and passion for delicious food to deliver an enhanced...

Restaurant Team Member - Cook

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Be a Part of Something Uncommonly Good At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We're hiring restaurant Team Members...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Gaithersburg, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
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 Gaithersburg, 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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