{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"48cff4b016cb8d53a0ec8e2f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48cff4b016cb8d53a0ec8e2f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48cff4b016cb8d53a0ec8e2f","title":"Line Cook","description":"Java Nation in the Kentlands is looking for a part-time Line Cook to join our team. We are looking for people who share our passion for creating and serving delicious handcrafted food and freshly roasted coffee. Candidates must be positive, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to work morning/day shifts.\nJob Overview\nThe Line Cook will be responsible for preparing amazing dishes for our guests. Duties will include prepping meals by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, cooking meals, checking ingredients for freshness, and arranging and garnishing the dishes. You will also be in charge of ensuring that the kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.\nResponsibilities and Duties\nEnsure the preparation station and the kitchen is set up and stocked.\nPrepare simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.\nReport to the kitchen supervisor and follow instructions.\nMake sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.\nClean prep areas and take care of leftovers.\nStock inventory and supplies.\nCook menu items with the support of the kitchen staff.\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent qualification.\nCertificate in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.\nA minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.\nIn-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.\nExcellent communication and organizational skills.\nAptitude for multi-tasking.\nMust be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.\nCommitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.\nWillingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.\nJob Type: Part-time\nPay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nEmployee discount\nFlexible schedule\nPaid sick time\nShift:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nMorning shift\nWork Location: In person","company":"Java Nation","rawCompany":"java nation","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.950Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-2014.00","title":"Cooks, Restaurant","slug":"cooks-restaurant"},{"code":"35-2019.00","title":"Cooks, All Other","slug":"cooks-all-other"},{"code":"35-2021.00","title":"Food Preparation Workers","slug":"food-preparation-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722515","title":"Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars","slug":"snack-and-nonalcoholic-beverage-bars"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Line Cook","description":"Java Nation in the Kentlands is looking for a part-time Line Cook to join our team. We are looking for people who share our passion for creating and serving delicious handcrafted food and freshly roasted coffee. Candidates must be positive, friendly and enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be able to work morning/day shifts.\nJob Overview\nThe Line Cook will be responsible for preparing amazing dishes for our guests. Duties will include prepping meals by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, cooking meals, checking ingredients for freshness, and arranging and garnishing the dishes. You will also be in charge of ensuring that the kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.\nResponsibilities and Duties\nEnsure the preparation station and the kitchen is set up and stocked.\nPrepare simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces.\nReport to the kitchen supervisor and follow instructions.\nMake sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards.\nClean prep areas and take care of leftovers.\nStock inventory and supplies.\nCook menu items with the support of the kitchen staff.\nQualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent qualification.\nCertificate in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.\nA minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.\nIn-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.\nExcellent communication and organizational skills.\nAptitude for multi-tasking.\nMust be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.\nCommitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.\nWillingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment.\nJob Type: Part-time\nPay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nEmployee discount\nFlexible schedule\nPaid sick time\nShift:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nMorning shift\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.950Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:09:24.950Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Java Nation","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Gaithersburg","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"48cff4b016cb8d53a0ec8e2f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/48cff4b016cb8d53a0ec8e2f"}}