Line Cook Jobs in Moreno Valley, CA

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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PT Dietary Cook

  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Compensation Range: Starting Pay Rate: $19.57/hourly Overview: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for...

On Call Dietary Cook

  • San Bernardino, CA (17 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (17 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Compensation Range: Starting Pay Rate: $21.84/hourly Overview: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for...

Food Service Worker -- YEA/Perris

  • Riverside, CA (11 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Riverside, CA (11 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Food Service Worker -- YEA/Perris Job Description / Essential Elements: Basic Information Under the direction of the Director of Nutrition Services and Nutrition Services Supervisor, assists the...

Food Service Worker-HS Student

  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Shared Services: HRM High School Program (Unscheduled, Varied Shift) - Job Summary: This position is specifically for students only. The Food Service Worker-High School Student is responsible for...

Line Cook

  • Eastvale, CA (22 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Eastvale, CA (22 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Food Preparation: Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and menu specifications, ensuring quality, presentation, and taste are consistently maintained. Station Management: Ability to use a...

Cook

  • Jurupa Valley, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jurupa Valley, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Cook WKS Restaurant Group Mira Loma, California, United States, 91752 3 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Pay Range : $16.50 - $26.50 Listed wages are based on company-wide...

Line Cook

  • Murrieta, CA (23 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Murrieta, CA (23 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

In addition to preparing grilled foods, may also fry, bake, or microwave meat and poultry as part of their duties....

Cook

  • Hemet, CA (18 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hemet, CA (18 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

PT Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Highland, CA (16 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Highland, CA (16 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range Starting Pay Rate: $18.72/hourly Overview Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and...

KITCHEN ASSISTANT (POOL) - Bulletin #168-25

  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

KITCHEN ASSISTANT (POOL) - Bulletin #168-25 Requirements / Qualifications - Valid Food Handler's Certificate - High School Diploma or equivalent PLEASE READ: "Job Description/Essential Elements"...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (15 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Location: CSU San Bernardino Admin We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. Address: CSU San Bernardino Admin - 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA...

Cook - Kitchen

  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA
  • 4 days ago

RUHS Website EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Prepare, cook and season soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, desserts, baked goods, and other foods; follow master recipes in the preparation of food....

Line Cook - Highland Springs Chili's

  • Beaumont, CA (13 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Beaumont, CA (13 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Fry Cook

  • Colton, CA (10 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colton, CA (10 miles from Moreno Valley, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for experience on a grill and fryer. Closing shifts available 6pm to 1am. Must be able to stay over after closing to perform closing cleaning duties as well....

Demographic Data for Moreno Valley, CA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Moreno Valley, CA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Moreno Valley, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
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 in Moreno Valley, CA
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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