Line Cook Jobs in Mount Vernon, WA

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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Experienced Line Cooks

  • Anacortes, WA (16 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Anacortes, WA (16 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 8 hours ago

We are looking for experienced line cooks. Applicants should share our vision for quality, can manage fast-paced competing needs, are kind, respectful and emotionally intelligent....

Lead Line Cook $28-$30 + Tips

  • Burlington, WA (9 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Burlington, WA (9 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities: Lead kitchen line during service; ensure all dishes meet presentation and quality standards Prepare a wide range of dishes for a la carte dining, events, and banquets Assist with inventory...

Tc/Cook - Cedars (On-Call)

  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 1 day ago

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years experience working in a full service dinner house as a Line Cook. Minimum of one (1) year experience grilling, broiling, steaming, and sauteing of foods....

Seasonal Line Cook I

  • Langley, WA (24 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Langley, WA (24 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Seasonal Line Cook I | Useless Bay Golf and Country Club Create menu magic and make hungry people happy....

Line Cook

  • Anacortes, WA (16 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Anacortes, WA (16 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 2 days ago

The Rockfish Grill is seeking experienced line cooks to join our culinary team. We are looking for individuals with a strong culinary foundation and food safety practices....

Seasonal Line Cook

  • Coupeville, WA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Coupeville, WA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Seasonal Line Cook I | Captain Whidbey Looking for a rockstar knife-for-hire to get us through the busy sesaon....

Tc/Cook - Blackfish (On-Call)

  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 3 days ago

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years experience working in a full service dinner house as a Line Cook. Minimum of one (1) year experience grilling, broiling, steaming, and sauteing of foods....

Sandwich Artist

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 4 days ago

As part of the Subway Team, you as a Sandwich Artist will focus on four main things: Providing an excellent Guest experience Preparing and serving great food Keeping restaurants clean and...

Line cook

  • Oak Harbor, WA (13 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Harbor, WA (13 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Line cook (Anacortes) Shrimp Shack compensation: DOE plus we tips 50/50 employment type: job title: Line cook Shrimp Shack is Looking for line cook on Tuesday and Wednesdays for now....

Cook

  • Burlington, WA (9 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (9 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Creekside Continuing Care Community Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Do you like working with interesting people? Are you interested in the possibility of an...

Qcc/Cook - The Kitchen ($1,000 "Hot Job" Bonus)

  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 5 days ago

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years experience working in a full service casual dining restaurant as a Line Cook....

Line Cook

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 5 days ago

Max Dales Steak & Chop House is looking for an experienced line cook. Evening and weekend shifts....

Line cook

  • Oak Harbor, WA (13 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Harbor, WA (13 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Shrimp Shack is Looking for line cook on Tuesday and Wednesdays for now. Will train the right person. Even if youve never cooked before...

Supervisor- Cook (Open Until Filled)

  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tulalip, WA (21 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Supervisor- Cook (Open Until Filled) The Tulalip Tribes The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our...

Breakfast Cook

  • Anacortes, WA (16 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Anacortes, WA (16 miles from Mount Vernon, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Breakfast Cook (Anacortes) Just Breakfast Commercial compensation: Pay is based on experience and knowledge employment type: job title: Cook I am looking for an experienced cook who can handle...

Demographic Data for Mount Vernon, WA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Mount Vernon, WA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Mount Vernon, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
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 Mount Vernon, WA
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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