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The Halal Shack Howard

Grill Cook

Washington, DC

$16 - $20.50/hr

... the summer! * Competitive Pay: Hourly rate with monthly bonus potential. * Dynamic Environment ... Excellent cooking skills with a focus on speed and accuracy. * Team Player: Strong communication ...

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Clyde's Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Reston, VA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Opening summer 2026 at Reston Station on the Silver Metro Line, Ebbitt House will serve up Old ... Set up cooking station with delicious food products and supplies * Read computerized orders and use ...

Summer House Santa Monica

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD

$55K - $75K/yr

About US Summer House Santa Monica offers a California-inspired, chef-driven menu that includes ... including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and ...

Summer House Santa Monica

Sous Chef

North Bethesda, MD · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

About US Summer House Santa Monica offers a California-inspired, chef-driven menu that includes ... including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and ...

The Halal Shack Howard

Prep Cook

Washington, DC

$16 - $20.25/hr

Prep Cook Why This Job is Amazing: * Flexible Schedule : Enjoy working 32 weeks during the school ... over the summer! * Competitive Pay : Hourly rate with monthly bonus potential. * Dynamic ...

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Clyde's Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.40 - $23.50/hr

Set up cooking station with delicious food products and supplies * Read computerized orders and use ... Summer 2026). Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Even if you don't meet ...

Clyde's Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$15 - $23.50/hr

Set up cooking station with delicious food products and supplies * Read computerized orders and use ... Summer 2026). Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Even if you don't meet ...

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What is a summer cooking job?

A Summer Cooking job typically involves preparing and cooking meals in a seasonal setting, such as a summer camp, resort, or restaurant. Responsibilities may include food prep, following recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. These jobs are often fast-paced and require teamwork. They provide great experience for those interested in the culinary field or looking for temporary seasonal work.

What is a typical day like for someone working in a summer cooking job?

A typical day in a Summer Cooking role often involves preparing ingredients, cooking meals or snacks, following set menus or recipes, and maintaining a clean kitchen area. Depending on the setting, you may also serve food, interact with campers or guests, and assist in planning themed meals or special events. Collaboration with other kitchen staff and clear communication with supervisors are crucial for smooth daily operations. You'll need to adapt to varying group sizes and dietary needs, keeping the work dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy a fast-paced, community-oriented environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the summer cooking position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Summer Cooking position, strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and experience working in a kitchen environment are essential, often supported by a food handler's certificate. Familiarity with kitchen tools, basic cooking equipment, and food preparation systems is commonly required. Effective teamwork, adaptability, and strong time management help individuals excel in high-paced environments and ensure a positive experience for guests or participants. These skills are important to deliver quality meals efficiently and maintain safety standards during busy summer operations.

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Infographic showing various Summer Cooking job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 34% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 10% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

2027 Summer Associate- Mechanical & Design Group (Patent Prosecution)

Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox

Washington, DC • On-site

$4.3K/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

About Sterne Kessler: 

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is one of the most highly regarded intellectual property specialty law firms dedicated to the protection, transfer and enforcement of IP rights for its clients. Based in Washington, D.C., we are a full-service IP firm offering patent litigation, patent preparation and prosecution of design and utility patents, and trademark and brand protection. Our firm culture is what sets us apart in the industry. It is the talent and dynamism of each individual that contributes to our shared success. We have cultivated an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating with just the right touch of fun and exuberance.

The Mechanical & Design Group uses the full complement of IP protection, including utility and design patents, trade dress, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyright, to protect mechanical innovation and evaluate if a new product has freedom to operate in the market.

What to Expect:

  • We will review and consider applications from students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school juris doctor program expecting to graduate in May 2028 for our 2027 Summer Program.
  • The 2027 Summer Program will be held in-person in our Washington, DC office from May 24 – July 30, 2027.
  • Summer associates may work-from-home 1-2 days per week.
  • Summer Associates are compensated at a rate of $4,326/week.
  • Our summer associates work on matters involving cutting-edge technologies developed by a broad range of innovative individuals and companies.
  • Your summer will include relevant work assignments, an informal mid-point and formal end-of-summer evaluation, workshops/trainings, and exposure to our team structure, all designed to reflect what life is like for an attorney at Sterne Kessler.
  • Our summers enjoy a number of social events, which allow summer associates to get to know our attorneys on a personal level. Past events have included our firm-wide crab feast, our firm-wide night at the Nationals, other DC sporting events, cooking classes, city and museum tours, and more.

To Apply:

To qualify for this Summer Associate position, you must be/have:

  • Currently enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school juris doctor program and expect to graduate in May 2028.
  • Patent bar eligible with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science or physics, or an equivalent discipline; Advanced degrees and/or industry experience preferred.
  • Stellar academic credentials.
  • Obvious interest in intellectual property and patent law, specifically in patent prosecution.   

To complete your application, please complete our application online and upload the following documents:

  • Resume.
  • Transcripts: law, undergraduate, and graduate (if applicable). We accept unofficial transcripts.
  • Writing sample: Legal writing sample preferred. If you do not have a legal writing sample, please provide a writing sample that allows us to assess your technical or persuasive writing.   
  • Cover letter (optional, but helpful to provide additional context on your expertise and interest in our firm).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the positions are filled. We encourage you to apply early. Due to the exciting level of interest in our firm, we are unable to individually contact all candidates to collect materials to complete applications. If you are unsure if your materials successfully uploaded, please email all your materials to recruiting@sternekessler.com. 

For questions, please contact Heather Molina at hmolina@sternekessler.com or 202-772-8968.

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