Line Cook Jobs

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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Copper Premium Pub

Line Cooks

As a Line Cook, your main tasks include using knife skills, and making sure plates are top-notch. You'll also need to control portions, maintain food quality, and work efficiently in the kitchen....

The Yelling Goat

Chef / Line Cook

If you are a chef or line cook that wants a stable and exciting environment the Yelling Goat is the place....

Cook / Manager

Cook oversee food preparation and cooking at the kitchen. Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions...

Acme By Full Circle

Line Cook

Acme By Full Circle Job Opening: Line Cook Acme By Full Circle is currently seeking a Line Cook to join our team in Fort Wayne, IN 46805....

Acme By Full Circle

Pizza Maker

What We Expect: Use those knife skills to prep ingredients for pizzas and other dishes. Keep an eye on food costs to keep things profitable....

Chef / Line Cook

Your expertise in knife skills, grilling, frying, baking, and food preparation will be essential in creating our diverse locally sourced & plant-based scratch kitchen menus....

Cook / Kitchen Manager Italian Cuisine

  • Bronx, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Emiliano’s is bringing the tastes of Italy to Riverdale. We are a rapidly growing, high end Italian Specialty Eatery and Food Market and we recently expanded our store to add more seating and a...

Lakewood country club

Chef de Partie

Position Summary: As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., grill, sauté, pastry) and ensuring high-quality preparation and presentation of dishes...

We are seeking a new Line Cook to join our team. Your role will be to bring their own set of unique skills to benefit the restaurant and to complete all necessary task of a line cook....

line cook

  • Marty's
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Marty's
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 1 day ago

in menu planning and contribute new ideas Expertise in pasta, soup making, broiling, knife skills, fryer, sautéing, batch cooking, and portion control Experience in sauce making, food quality, salads...

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of grill line cook experience in a high-volume kitchen or club environment. 2 years experience in banquet service preferred....

Proprietors Bar & Table

Line Cook

We are seeking line cooks for our upcoming season beginning in mid-April 2025. We operate a fast-paced, focused kitchen that draws inspiration from many different cuisines....

The Farmer's Daughter

Egg Cook

skills and plate presentation Passion for using fresh, local ingredients in all dishes Nice to Have Skills: Ability to accommodate special diets and dietary restrictions Salary and Benefits: Minimum...

Line Cook

  • Armonk, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Armonk, NY
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team as a Line Cook Passionate Line Cook wanted at The Windmill Club in Armonk, NY. Showcase your culinary skills in a vibrant community setting....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
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
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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