Line Cook Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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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Food Service Worker

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Full-Time, Rotating Shift, Food Service Worker (Cashier/Line Server). Full-time, Rotating...

Food Service Worker

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 10 hours ago

Summary This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Hampton, VA. Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates...

Cook

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Line Cook

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Blue Pete's is seeking line cooks to work evenings and weekends and/or weekend brunches at a high volume location. Must have experience in busy kitchen line environment....

Grill Cook

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 2 days ago

Team Member | Cook | Prep Cook | Grill Cook | Prep Crew | Line Cook | Customer Service | Restaurant | Part Time | Full Time | Team Member...

Cook

  • Moyock, NC (20 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Moyock, NC (20 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 2 days ago

You will use your experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling baking and boiling as a critical part of your role....

Food Service Worker

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Hampton, VA. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the...

School Cook

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to...

Line Cook

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 4 days ago

We are hiring a Hotel Line Cook Great Opportunity to bring your culinary skills to one of North America’s fastest growing hospitality companies – Concord Hospitality Enterprises....

Food Service Worker-Barista SLH Nook_FT, Days

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring a Barista for the Nook at Sentara Leigh Hospital Food Services Shift Full-time, Day Shift hours, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m....

Restaurant Cook

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 5 days ago

, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. + Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning...

Helpful Personal Assistant. Live-In, Salary. Errands, Clean, Cook, Etc

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Helpful Personal Assistant. Live-In, Salary. Errands, Clean, Cook, Etc (COME to East Bay California. Assistance if needed) compensation: It includes Live-in, Salary, Meals, Personal time....

Bartender and Line Cook

  • Va Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Va Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Line Cook - Small kitchen, limited menu some daily specials....

Searching for Line Cooks for a large dining event - $17/hr

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Searching for Line Cooks for a large dining event - $17/hr compensation: $17/hr We staff events around the country. We have an event coming up in Virginia Beach....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake, VA
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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