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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Cook I

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs....

Cook (Breckenridge, CO, US)

  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Breckenridge, CO (24 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 12 hours 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...

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...

Experienced Cook - Beaver Creek Club (Beaver Creek, CO, US)

  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 12 hours 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 (Vail, CO, US)

  • Vail, CO
  • 12 hours ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 12 hours 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...

Experienced Cook (Vail, CO, US)

  • Vail, CO
  • 12 hours ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 12 hours 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...

Experienced Cook Needed

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Grouse Mountain Grill is looking for an experienced line cook. Grouse Mountain Grill is the standard of Fine Dining in Beaver Creek....

Cook

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

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides...

Experienced Cook - Beaver Creek Club

  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Beaver Creek, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 8 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...

Experienced Cook

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

Team Lead Cook

  • Vail, CO
  • 11 days ago
  • Vail, CO
  • 11 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

  • Eagle, CO (14 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Eagle, CO (14 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 11 days ago

This will also include feature/specials and grill service. + Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements. + Review planned meals and take note of special...

Cook

  • Eagle, CO (14 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Eagle, CO (14 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 13 days ago

Castle Peak, a Cassia community, is hiring a Cook to join our long-term and transitional care community of caring, and dedicated staff. As a Cook at Castle Peak, you will partner with the Dietary...

Chef De Partie

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

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to...

Weekend Cook $25.00 hour

  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Avon, CO (5 miles from Vail, CO)
  • 15 days ago

Operate and maintain a variety of kitchen equipment including but not limited to choppers, mixing machines, slicers, steamers, grills, etc....

Demographic Data for Vail, CO

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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
33.1%
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 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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