Line Cook Jobs in Vail, CO

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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Experienced Line Cook

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 14 hours ago

Vin48 is hiring a full time line cook. Vin48 restaurant and wine bar is a locally owned contemporary wine centric American restaurant in Avon Colorado....

Experienced Cook - The Lodge at Vail

  • Vail, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 2 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 4 days ago

Beaver Run Rental Holdings Dba Beaver Run Resort, located at 620 Village Rd(PO Box 2115) Breckenridge, CO 80424-2115 has the following F/Ttemp/seasonal positions available from 6/21/25 through...

Experienced Cook

  • Vail, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 5 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Cook I

  • Vail, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 7 days ago

skills and ability to multi-task....

Line Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 9 days ago

Other duties and tasks may be assigned as business dictates Qualifications Line cook experience preferred Must speak and read English...

Chef De Partie

  • Vail, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 9 days ago

skills and ability to multi-task....

Cook

  • Frisco, CO (14 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Frisco, CO (14 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 10 days ago

COOK FRISCO, CO APPLY SHARE Part time Breakfast Cook needed. Pay starting at $22/hr. Overview: The Cook will prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts for the...

Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Advanced Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Team Lead Cook

  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or...

Cook 1 - Remedy

  • Vail, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 13 days ago

skills and ability to multi-task....

Cook I-III, $21.75 - $27.63, DOE, Full-Time

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Description Consistently recognized as a Top National and Colorado Workplace, Breckenridge Grand Vacations builds, markets, and operates luxurious resort properties. Grand Lodge on Peak 7 seeks a...

Line Cook - Full Time

  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 20 days ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 20 days ago

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as a Full-Time Line Cook at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa located in Beaver Creek, Colorado....

Line Cook

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 24 days ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 24 days ago

Skills 2 3 Years of Cooking Experience in a High Level Kitchen Adaptability Advanced Knife Skills Time Management Uncompromising Work Ethic Problem Solving Food Safety Knowledge Creativity in Cooking...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Vail, CO

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Vail, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
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 Vail, CO
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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