Line Cook Jobs in Virginia

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

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

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 10 days ago

Role: Cook 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 facility. At HCSG, we are...

Line Cook-Pizza Cook

  • North Garden, VA
  • moments ago
  • North Garden, VA
  • moments ago

Seeking line cook to work fry/flat top or pizza station in busy restaurant....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Stafford, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 1 hour ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Cafeteria Cook

  • Reston, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 1 hour ago

JW Marriott Reston Station 1840 Reston Row Plaza | Reston, VA 20190 250 Room Hotel Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Line Cook

  • VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • VA
  • 6 hours ago

As a line cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes and plate presentation to delight our guests....

Overnight Line Cook JW Marriott Reston Station

  • Reston, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 6 hours 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. + Comply with attendance rules...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Abingdon, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Abingdon, VA
  • 6 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Johnston Memorial Hospital - 16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Abingdon, VA 24211....

Crew Member Pizza Maker

  • Hampton, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Starting at $12.50/hour The best pizza makers in Hampton Roads Fun, fast-paced environment Part-time with promotion opportunities Employee discount, Flexible schedule Locally owned and operated...

Food Service Worker

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 10 hours ago

Location: 100 Wegmans Way Charlottesville, VA 22902 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type:...

Line Cook

  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Your Background: Great technique: strong knife skills and a range of cooking methods set you apart Attention to detail: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Cleanliness and organization:...

Cook

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 13 hours ago

. + Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items + May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station + Attends work and...

Cook, Kitchen

  • Hampton, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Hilton Garden Inn Hampton SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and safe hotels...

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Bartenders, Servers, Line Cooks and Dishwashers

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago

Cooks and Dishwashers The Mason Jar is currently looking for bartenders, servers, line cooks and dishwashers to join our amazing team!...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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