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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Full-Time Grill Cook

  • Cura-Hospitality
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 30+ days ago

As a Grill Cook with Cura Hospitality, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals....

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Cook

  • Trio-Community-Meals
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 hours ago

Cook Job Reference Number: 39277 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Community Meals Brand: Trio-Community-Meals Location: Lafayette, Louisiana (US-LA) The Role at a glance: We are looking...

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Line Cook

  • Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Monroe, LA
  • 13 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....

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Market Grille Cook

  • Hy-Vee
  • Gretna, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Gretna, LA
  • 13 hours ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Grill, toaster, coffee machine, fryer, flat top stove, oven, steamer, chopper, hot case, kitchen utensils, knives, stove, chicken roaster, can opener, and C.A.R.S. reordering...

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Criollo Line Cook - with experience; flexible schedule; upscale hotel or restaurant

  • Hotel Monteleone
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

broiling, sautéing, etc. in food preparation • Understand how to use and operate all kitchen equipment • Knife skills - cutting, chopping, carving, dicing • Responsible for station hygiene and sanitation...

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Sandwich Artist

  • Lacoste
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

As part of the Subway Team, you as a Sandwich Artist will focus on four main things: Providing an excellent Guest experience Preparing and serving great food Keeping restaurants clean and...

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Brunch Cook

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 1 day ago

Mister Mao is seeking a part time line cook Saturday + Sunday brunch 9am-2:30pm Monday + Tuesday prep 11am-7pm $18hr plus tips, hourly can be more depends on skill level...

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Cook

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in...

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Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days 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....

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Cook

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Wilson, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilson, LA
  • 2 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...

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Dietary Services Cook

  • Oceans Healthcare
  • Broussard, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Broussard, LA
  • 2 days ago

" At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental...

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Evening Cook (Alliance Compressors) (LA, Natchitoches)

  • Five Star Breaktime Solutions
  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 3 days ago

Return to list of jobs Print Job Order Opens in new window Share More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in 7th Regional Labor Market Area, Shreveport $19k - $26k Per Year Evening Cook...

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Cook PRN

  • Oceans Healthcare
  • Hammond, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 3 days ago

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health...

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AM Line Cook- KING

  • Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC
  • LA
  • 3 days ago
  • LA
  • 3 days ago

Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sautA burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment....

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Line cook/ Pizza maker

  • Mandeville, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mandeville, LA
  • 4 days ago

What We're Looking For: Pizza cooking experience REQUIRED! Full-time and long-term candidates only Dependable, hard-working, and a team player Able to handle a fast-paced kitchen environment What...

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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
32.5%
Associate's Degree
23.2%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.0%
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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