Line Cook Jobs in Santa Ana, 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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Senior Food Service Worker, MC- Culinary & Nutrition Services Orange- PT Evening Shift University of California Irvine Health

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Senior Food Service Worker, MC- Culinary & Nutrition Services Orange- PT Evening Shift Req ID: 103026 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Culinary and Nutrition...

Urgent Hiring Cook \Food Truck

  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Urgent Hiring Burger Cook Needed We are urgently looking for an experienced burger cook to join our team for both our restaurant in Tustin and food truck in Santa Ana If youre interested and...

Line Cook, Host North Italia - Irvine

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Line Cook between $18 - $23/hr APPLY HERE Host between $16.50 - $18/hr APPLY HERE Handmade With Love From Scratch Daily Whether youre looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is...

AM Dish, Prep and Line Cooks Needed

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Looking for daytime Line Cooks, Dishwasher and Prep cooks at the Goldfinch Restaurant in Irvine. Please reply to this post to set up an interview....

Pizza Cook

  • Laguna Niguel, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, R.O.C.K.S is our philosophy for a culture that rocks! For over 35 years weve built a culture of Respect, amazing Opportunities, open Communication, acts of Kindness,...

Cook III (Full Time) - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

  • Dana Point, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dana Point, CA (22 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Clubis looking for a Position Title to join the Food & Beverage Team! Located in the beautiful coastal town...

Sandwich Artist

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 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...

PT Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Montebello, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Montebello, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Compensation Range Starting Pay Rate: $17.00/hourly Overview Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and...

Line Cook - Montclair Chilis

  • Montclair, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Montclair, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Experience line cook/ Dish washers. Breakfast

  • Fullerton, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fullerton, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our nest in fullerton Looking for 3 line cook with experience working breakfast fast pace. positions Hiring 1 pantry/Fryer Cook : for fullerton Location 1-2 Sautee Cook Eggs, Omelettes, Etc. : Brea...

Cook/Hispanic Food

  • Rowland Heights, CA (16 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rowland Heights, CA (16 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Family owned business looking for a part time cook with knowledge of the following Hispanic dishes: rice, beans, carnitas, birria, al pastor, etc. Experience in using various ingredients and...

Line Cook

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The best pancakes in all the land are in the hands of our Line Cooks....

Reunion Kitchen Contratando COOKS $19 y arriba

  • Laguna Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Estamos contratando Cocineros Aplicar en o en el restaurante Reunion Kitchen Laguna Beach Reunion Kitchen + Drink fue disenado de punta para ser el restaurante ideal para que los lugarenos,...

Kitchen Helper (Dishwash, Prep, Line Cook)

  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Palma, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Pay: 4200-4400/month ($16.50 overtime with tips.) Full-Time 6 Days/Week | Weekend Availability Required We are a family-owned Chinese/Korean restaurant located in La Palma, and we're looking for a...

Breakfast Cook - Anaheim Hills Golf Club

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

and broiling equipment after use Cook food items to standard temperatures before serving Prepare all food products according to prescribed methods Follow all national, state, and local safety, health...

Demographic Data for Santa Ana, CA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Santa Ana, 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
15.9%
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 Santa Ana, 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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