Line Cook Jobs in Newport News, 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 (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Suffolk, VA (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 21 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 (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 23 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...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Newport News, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 2 days ago

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

Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Assists team members with daily preparation and production of menu items as specified by the Chef. Maintains sanitation of work area and equipment. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND...

Food Service Worker

  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, 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 (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, 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...

Line Cook

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 5 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 (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, 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 (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 6 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 (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, 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....

Cook

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Cook | The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place | Williamsburg, Virginia About the Job: The Cook implements menus and coordinates food preparation and serves meals. Responsibilities include ordering,...

Cook, PT

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Food. Service. Film. Fun! Marcus Theatres: Where Talented People Find Limitless Opportunities! Join the Marcus Theatres Culinary Team and learn how we have redefined food at the movies! As a cook...

Cook

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Full-Time 601 Children's Lane Food Services Days/Evenings 15.8800 Through 23.8100 GENERAL SUMMARY The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and organization standards,...

Food Service Worker

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Summary: The CDC Food Service Worker performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow...

Cook 4 - Williamsburg Inn

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Uses basic cooking methods including sautéing, braising, broiling, stewing and baking. Performs other duties as assigned....

Demographic Data for Newport News, VA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Newport News, VA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Newport News, 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 Newport News, 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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