Line Cook Jobs in Key Largo, FL

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

  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • moments ago
  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • moments ago

Great Pay $15 per hour Great benefits! Free Parking 2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Immediate Hiring Great Advancement Opportunities We are currently hiring for Food Service Workers to work at...

Cook, Dietary, $5000 Bonus, FT, 06A-4:30P

  • Tavernier, FL (15 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tavernier, FL (15 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 5 hours ago

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000 Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers,...

Line Cook

  • Florida City, FL (23 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florida City, FL (23 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Line Cook

  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Come join the Outback Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Food Service Worker, Dietary, Full Time, Shift Varies

  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Job responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Prepare, assemble and deliver patient meals in accordance with quality, service, infection control, and food safety standards. Delivers stock...

Line Cook

  • Key Largo, FL
  • 26 days ago
  • Key Largo, FL
  • 26 days ago

Qualifications Proven experience as a line cook or relevant role. Great attention to detail and creativity....

Breakfast / lunch cook

  • Tavernier, FL (15 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Tavernier, FL (15 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 27 days ago

un Breakfast / lunch cook (Tavernier) Emco bakery LLC compensation: Depending experience and negociable employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Breakfast & lunch cook Serving...

Breakfast cook

  • Tavernier, FL (15 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Tavernier, FL (15 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 28 days ago

un Breakfast cook (Tavernier) Emco LLC bakery compensation: Upon experience employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Breakfast cook Restaurant in tavernier looking for a...

Cook

  • Homestead, FL (13 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Homestead, FL (13 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: [[extTitle]] Pay Range: $25.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1412361. The...

Cook 1

  • Key Largo, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Key Largo, FL
  • 30+ days ago

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Advanced cooking skills & techniques in all existing kitchen stations: Salads, Desserts, Broiler/Grill...

Cook - Franchise

  • Florida City, FL (23 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Florida City, FL (23 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Requirements This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's. At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving...

Line Cook

  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Combining quality and bold FLAVOR starts with our Line Cooks....

Cook 3/Intern/Extern

  • Key Largo, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Key Largo, FL
  • 60+ days ago

works in outside weather conditions Noise level in the work environment is usually high Required to operate and work with high heat cooking equipment such as and not limited to: Broilers, Salamanders, Grills...

Cook

  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Homestead, FL (20 miles from Key Largo, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if applicable...

Demographic Data for Key Largo, FL

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Key Largo, FL

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Key Largo, FL 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 Key Largo, FL
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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