Line Cook Jobs in Kentucky

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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Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Salyersville, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Salyersville, KY
  • 6 days ago

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

Cook

  • West Liberty, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • West Liberty, KY
  • 16 days ago

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, we are...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 1 hour ago

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

Cook

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 hour ago

Lynn Family Stadium, home to Louisville City FC of the USL Championship and National Women's Soccer League side Racing Louisville FC Position Title: Cook Pay Range : $18.00 to $18.00 We Make...

Cook - $20.00/hr

  • Hebron, KY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hebron, KY
  • 6 hours ago

Cook - $20.00/hr Cook - $20.00/hr locations Cincinnati, KY, USA time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R0092595 We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Berea, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Berea, KY
  • 23 hours 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...

Cooks-Cocinero

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

un COOKS-COCINERO (LEXINGTON) Frank and Dino's 271 W Short street near 100 compensation: Hourly or salary employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Cook-Cocinero Cooks Experience...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Requirement : Grill cook and fryer experience required. Must have knife and organization skills. Perks: Free parking/bus pass! Free meals while at work! We provide uniform!...

Food Service Worker, 3rd Shift, Part-time

  • Hebron, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hebron, KY
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker, 3rd Shift, Part-time Job Employer Name:SpiderID: 13940577 Location: Hebron, KentuckyDate Posted: 2/7/2025 Wage: NegotiableCategory: Hotel/Motel/Hospitality/Tourism Job Code:...

Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, On-Call

  • Erlanger, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, On-Call Job Employer Name:SpiderID: 13974822 Location: Erlanger, KentuckyDate Posted: 4/8/2025 Wage: NegotiableCategory: Hotel/Motel/Hospitality/Tourism Job Code:...

Grill Cook

  • South Williamson, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • South Williamson, KY
  • 1 day ago

Experience that specializes in grilling steaks preferred. Employer will discuss the schedule at the time of interview. No benefits. Minimum salary starts at $9 per hour....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Erlanger, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: BLS The Village - 2990 Riggs Road, Erlanger, KY 41018 Schedule: Full time schedule. Days may vary...

Detention Center Kitchen Staff

  • Covington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Example of Duties Prepares and oversees the preparation of meals for the detention center; coordinates transportation of the food to inmates; trains inmates on proper use of kitchen equipment....

Part Time Kitchen Assistant

  • Bromley, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bromley, KY
  • 1 day ago

Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you....

Food Service Worker

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Summary Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. They follow set procedures in accomplishing repetitive...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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