Line Cook Jobs in Murrieta, 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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Cook

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Clean assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods...

Line Cook Needed

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

We are looking for a line cook, to follow our Executive Chefs specifications and guidelines....

Sandwich Artist

  • San Jacinto, CA (24 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Jacinto, CA (24 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

As part of the Subway Team, you as a Sandwich Artist will focus on four main things: Providing an excellent Guest experience Preparing and serving great food Keeping restaurants clean and...

Cook - Kitchen

  • Moreno Valley, CA (23 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA (23 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 19 hours 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....

Personal de cocina/kitchen staff

  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring : Ahora contratando!! - Unete a Nuestro Equipo! Estamos buscando personas trabajadoras y dedicadas para unirse a nuestro equipo de cocina en un restaurante dinamico y de ritmo rapido....

Cook

  • Moreno Valley, CA (23 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Moreno Valley, CA (23 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview** Duties will include, cooking food for hot and cold prep and maintaining a clean environment. Relief position. **Pay: $24.00** Hourly Rate The pay listed is the hourly range or the...

Now Hiring Line Cooks for busy Oceanside Restaurant

  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Hiring part time/full time Brunch and Dinner line cooks for our location. Please attach resume to your response....

Now Hiring For Cook Position

  • Wildomar, CA (5 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wildomar, CA (5 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Must be able to work nights, days, and weekend/holidays, also be able to display basic knife skills, and multi-task well....

Experienced Line cook $24/30hr plus tips ($1.5/2 hr) and benefits

  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Clemente, CA (18 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently looking for EXPERIENCED line cooks....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 4 days ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Temporary Cook - RUHS Medical Center

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

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....

Cook Senior Living Community - PT Mission Viejo

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Cook ~ Senior Living Community ~ Mission Viejo Part-time Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Non-exempt Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M., Friday & Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. Make a...

Cook

  • Temecula, CA (7 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Temecula, CA (7 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM. A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive, holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are...

Line Cook

  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Pay: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (15 miles from Murrieta, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Pay: $16.50 - $20.50 per hour Do you feel that you have the potential to be a grill master for Texas Roadhouse?...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Murrieta, CA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta, 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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