Line Cook Jobs in Plant City, 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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Cook - Part Time

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Responsibilities Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and menu specifications. Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures to ensure food quality and safety....

Food Service Worker

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Summary The Food Service Worker, WG-3 is a position in Nutrition and Food Services at the James A. Haley VA Medical Hospital. Nutrition and Food Service is responsible for providing meals and...

Food Service Cook - Line Cook

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Now Hiring: Line Cook at The Florida Aquarium! Join our team at The Florida Aquarium as a Line Cook!...

Line Cook and Server

  • Gibsonton, FL (19 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gibsonton, FL (19 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Line cook position is for the flat top, 2 years experience preferred. Duties include cooking, prep, set up, breakdown and cleaning....

Cook (Full-Time)

  • Valrico, FL (8 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Valrico, FL (8 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Osprey Heights, our newest retirement community for active seniors in Valrico, has an opening for a full-time, p.m. Cook. About the Position: This position prepares nutritious, appetizing, and...

Cook

  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people. We care about our customers, and we care about...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques....

Cook

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Discovery Village at Tampa Palms has an exciting opportunity for a line cook at our exceptional community....

Cook

  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Your work will include: Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sauteing, steaming and other methods Ensure...

Cook

  • Lakeland, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG,...

Bella's Italian CafePM Saute Cook/Dishwasher

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Bella's Italian Cafe is currently seeking an experienced saute cook and a dishwasher. Saute Cook Requirements: Minimum 3 years of high-volume experience. Must be e-verifiable and available...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

EXPERIENCED Line Cook Breakfast & Lunch

  • Plant City, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Plant City, FL
  • 6 days ago

Looking for an experienced, dependable line cook who has experience w breakfast and lunch. Restaurant is high volume and we have a great team. Full time....

experienced line Cooks

  • Bartow, FL (22 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bartow, FL (22 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 7 days ago

un experienced line Cooks (Bartow) MIkes GRILL compensation: top pay employment type: experience level: mid level job title: line cooks Original Mikes Grill NOW HIRING LINE COOKS TOP PAY good work history...

Lead Cook Full-Time

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence,...

Demographic Data for Plant City, FL

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Plant City, FL

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Plant City, FL 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 Plant City, 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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