Line Cook Jobs in Palmdale, 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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Food Service Worker I

  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Title: Food Service Worker/Server – PM Shift Location: Duarte Campus, CA 91010 Schedule: 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Full-Time Interview Type: In-person Extension Possibility: Yes Position Overview /...

Line Cook

  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arcadia, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cook We build jobs that advance into lifelong careers. Start crafting yours today. You give your all to delight our Guests, we serve up the ingredients for you to live your best life....

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirement: Prior grill cook and wood fired pizza oven experience is preferred. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $24.41 per hour. We Make Applying Easy!...

Cook

  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for someone with cooking experience for 2-3 days a week Making sandwiches, crepe and pastries

Line Cook/cocinero AM Shift

  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Solicitamos line cooks, cocineros de linea NO PREPARADORES, para trabajar en Restaurant de comida Mexicana y Americana localizado en la ciudad de Monrovia Ca....

Cook Part Time

  • Bradbury, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bradbury, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Royal Oaks, a HumanGood life plan community in Duarte, CA, is hiring a Part Time Cook. The Cooks primary objective is to prepare food to ensure a high standard of quality and quantity to meet the...

Cook Temporary Full Time

  • Sierra Madre, CA (21 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sierra Madre, CA (21 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Royal Oaks, a HumanGood life plan community in Duarte, CA, is hiring a Temporary Cook. The Cooks primary objective is to prepare food to ensure a high standard of quality and quantity to meet the...

Cook

  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Restaurant Cook

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirement : Prior grill cook and wood fired pizza oven experience is preferred. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available Pay Range : $20.00 per hour to $24.41 per hour. We Make Applying Easy!...

Cook - Caltech Dining Services

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Proficient knife skills, ingredient knowledge, cooking skills. Able to work as a member of a team with the ability to take direction with a positive attitude....

Cook

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Flexible schedule Free meal while working, 50% discount when dining Quality training and development What You'll Do: As a line cook at Islands, you will: Prepare quality food for our guests to Islands...

Line Cooks Needed

  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Barney's Beanery in Burbank is seeking an Experienced Line Cook. Ideal Candidates have experience on the grill, fryer, sautee and salad stations....

Chef, cook

  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (24 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Chef, cook Calidum Cafe & Lounge compensation: depends on skills employment type: job title: Chef, cook relocation assistance available Experienced chef or cook required. Preparation of breakfasts...

Cook

  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Monrovia, CA (23 miles from Palmdale, CA)
  • 9 days ago

You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your...

Demographic Data for Palmdale, CA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Palmdale, CA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Palmdale, CA 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
15.8%
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 Palmdale, 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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