to the pleasures of grilled meats and great ingredients simply cooked. While steak is a specialty, the creativity doesn’t stop there.... ...dining at St. Anselm is the total package. The team is seeking PM Line Cooks who…
Hospitality & Food · Washington, DC
Line Cook jobs in Washington, DC
Line cooks work a station through service, prepping ingredients, firing dishes to ticket times, and keeping their area clean, stocked, and organized during the rush.
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$18–$35/hr
Typical pay range
$51k
Median, full-time
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$18 - $24 per hour
Do you love food and have a passion for cooking? Do you want to work for a company with a strong culture and room for professional growth? Then, we might be your perfect fit! As a Line Cook, it will be your mission at Bo…
$25 - $27 per hour
serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. We will also host incredible events with customized menus for our guests. As a Line Cook you will support our culinary team in one of these kitchens serving up ama…
living laboratory, constantly testing and growing, and we're excited to cultivate a better tomorrow, together with you. Position: Line Cook at SHIA As a Line Cook at SHIA, you will be an essential part of the culinary te…
of a dedicated team, Claudio's Table is the place for you. Job Description : We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and an ap…
$20 - $25 per hour
providing exceptional dining experiences. We offer free parking after 4:30pm - Unheard of in DC! WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A LINE COOK Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication. Stable Company:…
$20 - $23 per hour
Line Cook – Fortune Casino Lacey Location: Fortune Casino, Lacey, WA Pay: $20-23/hour to start Shift: Graveyard shifts available Fortune Casino in La Center is looking for a skilled and reliable Line Cook to join our kit…
Line Cook Prost — Washington, DC Prost is a neighborhood-centric German beer hall in Washington, DC, serving authentic German food and drink in a welcoming, high-energy environment. We are looking for a dependable, hard-…
POSITION SUMMARY: The Line Cook is a key member of the culinary team, responsible for preparing high-quality dishes with precision, speed, and consistency. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, the Line…
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What line cooks earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $38k–$48k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $45k–$58k |
| Senior | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Knife skillsStation organization (mise en place)Ticket-time managementGrill, saute, and fry stationsFood safety and sanitationPrep and portioningSpeed and consistencyTeam communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which stations have you worked, and which is your strongest?
Name them plainly: grill, saute, fry, pantry. Chefs staff lines by station, so an honest answer gets you placed where you will succeed.
How do you set up your mise en place before service?
Walk through your prep list, backups for the rush, and how you check par levels. Organization before service is the whole job in miniature.
What do you do when tickets stack up and you are in the weeds?
Say you communicate with the expo, call out realistic times, and work the board in order instead of panicking. Composure is what they are testing.
How do you keep food safe during a busy shift?
Mention temperatures, glove and cutting-board discipline, labeling, and time controls. Fluent basics signal real kitchen habits.
Tell me about a conflict with another cook during service. How was it resolved?
Keep it short: line tension is normal, you addressed it after service, and the shift got done. No drama in the retelling.
Can you work weekends, nights, and holidays?
This industry runs when others rest, so answer honestly. Reliability on the worst shifts is what earns station upgrades.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For line cooks specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List the stations you can run: grill, saute, fry, pantry, or expo.
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Include your food handler card or ServSafe certification; many states require it on day one.
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Quantify volume with covers per service or the size of the line you worked.
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Name the kitchens and cuisine styles, since a scratch kitchen reads differently than a chain.
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Mention prep skills like butchery, sauces, or baking that let you flex beyond the line.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Prep Cook
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Line Cook
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Lead Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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