Line Cook Jobs in Elizabethtown, KY

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

  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 4 hours ago

Cook Job Reference Number: 30694 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections Brand: Summit State: Kentucky (US-KY) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced cook to...

Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 4 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,...

Food Service Worker

  • Radcliff, KY (11 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Radcliff, KY (11 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Advertisement Closes 6/16/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) req70666 Food Service Worker Pay Grade 07 Salary $11.04 Hourly Locality Premium - $4.23 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME |...

School Food Service Traveling Cook/Baker (2025-2026)- District Wide

  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 10 days ago

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. Travel to different school locations through out the district to fill in when a school kitchen is shorthanded. Prepare, cook, bake and serve a...

Line Cook

  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 13 days ago

presentation) Follow proper methods for preparing and cooking food Punctuality is a job requirement....

Cook

  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 13 days ago

COOK SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY Metz Culinary Management is now hiring a am Grill Cook- South Hospital-UofL Health-Shepherdsville Pay - $18.00-$19.00 Hours- 6:00a-2:30pm alternating weekends are required This...

Cook

  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 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...

Sandwich Artist: 10:00am-6:30pm

  • Fort Knox, KY (12 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Knox, KY (12 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 14 days ago

H-... Sandwich Artist: 10:00am-6:30pm United States - Kentucky - Fort Knox Intermittent Job Description As a Food Service Worker at Subway, you'll be joining a family-minded,munity focused team....

Food Service Worker

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 18 days ago

Job Description: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Full-time, First Shift JOB DESCRIPTION: We are currently seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join our team at Baptist Health Hardin. In this role, you...

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 18 days ago

As a Broil Cook your responsibilities would include: High volume restaurant experience Understand cooking steak temperatures Meat seasoning, searing, and cooking Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling...

Lead Cook Oak and Ember @ The Trail Hotel

  • Bardstown, KY (21 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY (21 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 24 days ago

Schulte Hospitality Group and The Trail Hotel is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Lead Cook to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Radcliff, KY (11 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Radcliff, KY (11 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Role: Food Service Worker Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for...

Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY (20 miles from Elizabethtown, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $11.60 - $15.70 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week Life insurance, short-term...

Cook

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Essential Job Duties: Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned Comply...

Demographic Data for Elizabethtown, KY

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Elizabethtown, KY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Elizabethtown, KY 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 Elizabethtown, KY
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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