Line Cook Jobs in Battle Creek, MI

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

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment....

Line Cook

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cook - 30 to 40 hours per week, day or night, prepare orders for customers in a clean, safe, and quick manner. Suggest and make specials and soups as needed....

Kitchen Staff

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Front of House: Cashier – walk in/drive-thru Counter Server – expo, curbside, and guest services Back of House: Pits – prepare and smoke meats Boards – line cook, meat cutter Prep – prepare sides and...

Cook

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 2 days ago

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 foods...

Full Time Experienced Line Cook

  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 4 days ago

HighDive Kitchen + Bar is looking to add a FULL TIME *EXPERIENCED LINE COOK* to their team! HighDive is a high energy, fast-paced bar and restaurant with an open kitchen....

Subway Sandwich Artist - 7586 B Drive N.

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 5 days ago

$14.50-16.50/hour At Subway, you're not just making sandwiches. You're making customers happy. As a Sandwich Artist at the Subway restaurant inside Johnny's Market, you'll welcome customers every...

Cook

  • Charlotte, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, MI (23 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Starting at $16 Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Cook! The Cook supports the Kitchen Manager and prepares food to serve our residents in our restaurant-style dining experience...

Helper Cook (On Call)

  • Olivet, MI (12 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Olivet, MI (12 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Bellevue, MI (8 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellevue, MI (8 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 6 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....

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Olivet, MI (12 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Olivet, MI (12 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 7 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Olivet Community Schools - 255 First Street, Olivet, MI 49076. Note: online applications accepted only....

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 8 days ago

Do you feel that you have the potential to be a grill master for Texas Roadhouse?...

Line Cook

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 8 days ago

As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, youll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Cook

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 10 days ago

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a...

Child Care Center Cook

  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Portage, MI (24 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 10 days ago

This is more than just a daycare job. Its a journey, where you learn, grow, thriveand playevery day. Working at a childcare center is something special. The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is...

Location BBC Bronson Battle Creek Title Culinary & Hospitality Associate- Grill Cook 36 hours weekly/Variable Shift- Battle Creek Culinary & Hospitality Associates execute all assigned duties, under...

Demographic Data for Battle Creek, MI

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Battle Creek, MI

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Battle Creek, MI offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
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 Battle Creek, MI
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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