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Harris Teeter

Part Time Cook

Reston, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

This is a part time position. Do you have experience as a line cook, prep cook, chef, restaurant staff or in the food service industry? Then this job is for you! Primary responsibility is to Take ...

St John's United

Part-Time Cook

Catonsville, MD · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring patient safety.

Bethesda Country Club

Cooks

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Cook (Full-Time & Part-Time)Bethesda Country Club | Bethesda, MDJoin One of the Area's Premier Culinary TeamsDo you take pride in preparing exceptional food and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented ...

Bethesda Country Club

Cooks

Bethesda, MD

$15 - $20/hr

Cook (Full-Time & Part-Time) Bethesda Country Club | Bethesda, MD Join One of the Area's Premier Culinary Teams Do you take pride in preparing exceptional food and thrive in a fast-paced, team ...

Compass Group

COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$25.81/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full and part time COOK positions. * Location : Gallaudet University - 800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002. Note: online applications accepted only.

Compass Group

COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$25.81/hr

* We are hiring immediately for full and part time COOK positions. * Location : Gallaudet University - 800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002. Note: online applications accepted only.

Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$28/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position. * Location : 510 14th Street, Arlington, VA 22202 Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Part time schedule. Monday - Friday, 5 ...

Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$22/hr

* We have an opening for a part time COOK position. * Location: Deloitte - 1919 North Lynn Street, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Part time; Days ...

Chartwells HE

COOK (PART TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$27.34/hr

We are hiring immediately for part time COOK positions. * Address : 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Mary, Washington, DC 20016. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Part time ...

Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$28/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position. * Location : 510 14th Street, Arlington, VA 22202 Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Part time schedule. Monday - Friday, 5 ...

Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Washington, DC · On-site

$27.34/hr

We are hiring immediately for part time COOK positions. * Address : 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Mary, Washington, DC 20016. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Part time ...

Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Washington, DC

$27.34/hr

We are hiring immediately for part time COOK positions. * Address : 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Mary, Washington, DC 20016. Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Part time ...

Eurest

COOK (PART TIME)

Arlington, VA · On-site

$28/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position. * Location : 510 14th Street, Arlington, VA 22202 Note: online applications accepted only. * Schedule : Part time schedule. Monday - Friday, 5 ...

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What is the difference between Part Time Cooks vs Part Time Kitchen Assistants?

AspectPart Time CooksPart Time Kitchen Assistants
CredentialsCooking experience, food safety certificationsBasic food handling, no specialized certifications usually required
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringKitchen support areas, prep stations, cafeterias
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesHospitals, schools, large cafeterias
Common Search & Comparison IntentCooking skills, menu preparationKitchen support, food prep tasks

Part Time Cooks focus on preparing and cooking food, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. In contrast, Part Time Kitchen Assistants support kitchen operations with basic food prep and cleaning tasks. Both roles are essential in food service environments but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Part Time Cook

Reston, VA • On-site

Harris Teeter
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$14.50 - $19.50/hr

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Re-posted 27 days ago

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This is a part time position. Do you have experience as a line cook, prep cook, chef, restaurant staff or in the food service industry? Then this job is for you! Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and Shop. Responsible for preparing, processing, packaging, and stocking products according to Fresh Foods Standards. Also responsible for providing customer service, cleaning work areas, unloading stock, and reloading salvage products according to Fresh Foods Standards.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.
PERSONAL SKILLS. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; and culinary experience and sales.
LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English]. Ability to write simple correspondence [in English]. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization who only speak English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers and to perform these operations using units of American money, volume, and weight measurement.
REASONING ABILITY. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS. Complete Company's training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES. Has knowledge of cooking terminology, ingredients, and food safety practices; measures; uses a knife; identifies and uses various pieces of small and large kitchen equipment; reads and follows directions/kits; uses all cooking methods; determines degree of doneness in cooked foods; uses portion control tools; garnishes food appropriately.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or
balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds [occasionally lift up to 50 pounds] and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate constantly works in a moderate environment and is frequently
exposed to hot, cool, and extreme cold, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work hazards include but are not limited to: hot surfaces, steam, wet floors, hot grease, heavy lifting, knives and other sharp objects, and electrical shocks.

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