Line Cook Jobs in Pleasant Hill, IA

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 FT& PT

  • Grimes, IA (13 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Grimes, IA (13 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 3 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Dallas Center Grimes - 2405 W 1st Street, Grimes, IA 50111 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Cook--TRAINING

  • Clive, IA (11 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Clive, IA (11 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Cook Responsibilities: Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, saute station, salad-bar and on the service line; Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of...

Lead Line Cook

  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 4 days ago

A Typical Day for a Cook with Edgewater: As our Lead Line Cook, you will be responsible for creating a personalized, pleasant dining experience for our residents....

Cook 2

  • Des Moines, IA (3 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (3 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Schedule is 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. This position will be required to work holidays if it falls on regularly scheduled work days. Schedule may need to be flexible...

Hy-Chi Cook

  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 5 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Cook

  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 6 days ago

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description Job Title: Cook (25-26 School Year) Hours: 10:30am-1:30pm (Wednesday 11:00am-2:00pm) Location : Jr. High Qualifications: High School...

Cook

  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 9 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Cook to prepare delicious meals for our residents and their guests. The Cook works collectively with the Culinary and Dining...

Cook-Main Kitchen-Methodist

  • Des Moines, IA (3 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (3 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 10 days ago

Overview The Cook is primarily responsible for preparation of entrees, vegetables, soups, cereals, sauces, fried items and other food serviced from the production area. Other responsibilities...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 13 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...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Indianola, IA (20 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Indianola, IA (20 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 15 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 May support management in...

Lead Cook

  • Indianola, IA (20 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Indianola, IA (20 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 16 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 May support management in...

Line Cook 1

  • Altoona, IA (5 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (5 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 16 days ago

Join our dynamic kitchen staff as a line cook!...

Homemaker Cook, Dietary Aide

  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 17 days ago

At WesleyLife, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic...

Cook - No Late Nights

  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (14 miles from Pleasant Hill, IA)
  • 17 days ago

Learn more about how WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging here! Located on 50 acres of natural beauty in West Des Moines, Edgewater offers a unique WesleyLife Community for...

Demographic Data for Pleasant Hill, IA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Pleasant Hill, IA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Pleasant Hill, IA 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 Pleasant Hill, IA
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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