Line Cook Jobs in Louisiana

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

  • Vidalia, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Vidalia, LA
  • 1 day 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...

Cook

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Cook** **Job Reference Number:** 31906 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** K-12-by-Elior **State:** Louisiana (US-LA) **The Role at a glance:** We are...

Lead Food Service Worker

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Lead Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 31872 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** K-12-by-Elior **State:** Louisiana (US-LA) **The Role at a...

Food Service Worker

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 31907 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** K-12-by-Elior **State:** Louisiana (US-LA) **The Role at a...

Line Cook

  • West Monroe, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 11 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....

Cook I - Slice Pizza (FT)

  • Westlake, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Westlake, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Must be able to operate the following kitchen equipment: stoves, grills, fryers, broilers, and other utensils in preparing the food orders. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues....

Line Cook - Millerville Chili's

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Monroe, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 11 hours 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....

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Monroe, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Ochsner LSU-Monroe - 4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202 Note: online applications accepted...

Lead Food Service Worker

  • LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • LA
  • 22 hours ago

Lead Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 31872 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: K-12-by-Elior State: Louisiana (US-LA) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add...

Food Service Worker

  • LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • LA
  • 22 hours ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 31908 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: K-12-by-Elior State: Louisiana (US-LA) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a...

Cook

  • LA
  • 22 hours ago
  • LA
  • 22 hours ago

Cook Job Reference Number: 31906 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: K-12-by-Elior State: Louisiana (US-LA) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced cook...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Hammond, LA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 23 hours ago

Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station, fryer, and other kitchen equipment Attends work and shows...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 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 May support management in...

Cooks

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Colonial Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - BOSSIER CITY, LA Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Any Description Administrative Functions Process diet changes...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Louisiana

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 Louisiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
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 Louisiana
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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