Line Cook Jobs in Columbus, IN

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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Urgently Hiring! Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, Part-time

  • Columbus, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 1 day ago

Urgently Hiring! Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, Part-time Job Employer Name:SpiderID: 14011137 Location: Columbus, IndianaDate Posted: 6/11/2025 Wage: NegotiableCategory:...

Grill Cook, Full-time

  • Columbus, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 1 day ago

: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Grill Cook, Full-time....

Cook

  • Columbus, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 2 days ago

Become a Cook at Hickory Creek at Columbus Today! Columbus, IN Join our culinary team at ASC and play a crucial role in preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals, while maintaining the...

Heart of House Cook

  • Columbus, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 2 days ago

Slicing, dicing, cooking, grilling, and saucing gives you all kinds of opportunities to utilize your skills....

AM/PM Cook

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Summary: Produces food products that conform to hotel and ZMC Hotels standards and meet or...

Cook

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 4 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Summary: Produces food products that conform to hotel and ZMC Hotels standards and meet or...

Restaurant Team Member - Cook

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Be a Part of Something Uncommonly Good At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We're hiring restaurant Team Members...

Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, On-Call

  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, On-Call. This position is scheduled Monday through...

Line Cook

  • Nashville, IN (10 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, IN (10 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Bring your enthusiasm, your knife skills, and your love for great food — we want to see you sizzle! Apply now!...

Big Woods Edinburgh: Cook

  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Edinburgh, IN (14 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 12 days ago

Big Woods Restaurants, a local brand with a passion for hospitality, has its roots in Indiana. What began as a single location has grown into a family of 10 and continues to expand, serving...

Cook

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Role: Cook Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour. 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...

Cook

  • Columbus, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 14 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Line Cooks

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 18 days ago

At ocharley we offer great full time and part time restaurant kitchen / culinary careers for line cooks who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook experience in a high volume restaurant...

Line Cook

  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bloomington, IN (23 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 18 days ago

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

Charleys Cook

  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Seymour, IN (16 miles from Columbus, IN)
  • 25 days ago

Prepare all products to the specifications requested by guests and follow plate presentation guides Complete prep, freezer pull and temperature checklist sheets Practice safe food handling and storage...

Demographic Data for Columbus, IN

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Columbus, IN

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Columbus, IN offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
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 Columbus, IN
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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