Line Cook Jobs in Tampa, 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

  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 20 days ago

Cook Career Opportunity Recognized for your culinary skills Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a cook...

Cook

  • Palm Harbor, FL (20 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL (20 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 13 hours 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,...

Line Cook

  • Palm Harbor, FL (20 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Palm Harbor, FL (20 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

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

Line Cooks Wanted

  • Ybor City, FL (2 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ybor City, FL (2 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for hot/ cold line cooks with experience. Full time and part time hours available. Pay based on experience....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (21 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Eckerd College - 4200 54th Avenue Street, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711. Note: online applications...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Cook

  • Trinity, FL (22 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trinity, FL (22 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Cook with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital you can be a part of...

HIRING- Pizza Maker

  • Dunedin, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dunedin, FL (19 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Hiring pizza Maker for Tonys Pizza Dunedin Experience preferred Hourly pay Call ... for more information

Pizza Maker

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Busy downtown St.Pete New York style pizza shop. Well known popular hot-spot for over 23 years. Anything but boring. Must have minimum one year pizza making experience. Days, Nights. Full-time,...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - 701 Sixth Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701. Note: online applications...

Cook

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 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 at Florida State Fairgrounds

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 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. Apply to Levy today!...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Requirement: Previous open kitchen experience, guest services experience, prep skills, and grill experience are preferred but not required. Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour....

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Tampa, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for full time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Eckerd College - 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711. Note: online applications...

Senior Cook (Full Time)

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time SENIOR COOK position. Location: BAC Gandy Ekman - 1000 Century Park Drive. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time schedule....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Tampa, FL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Tampa, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
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 Tampa, 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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