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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Line Cook

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 23 hours ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 23 hours ago

As a line cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes and plate presentation to delight our guests....

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Kalamazoo, MI (19 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (19 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Address : Borgess Medical Center - 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Food Service Worker

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 3 days ago

Summary The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Food Service Worker. The Food Service Worker will function under the Nutrition & Food Service. Help Overview Accepting applications...

Food Service Worker

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

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Food Service Worker. The Food Service Worker will function under the Nutrition & Food Service. To qualify for this position, applicants must...

Lead Cook-Calhoun County

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a Leadership position in Food Service? Do you have integrity, a positive can-do attitude, a strong character and able to work in a structured environment? Tigg's Canteen Services is...

Line Cook

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

Come join the Carrabba's Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Line Cook

  • Albion, MI (16 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Albion, MI (16 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 7 days ago

cook with full service, non-fast-food restaurants- Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, flat-top...

Full Time Cook

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

When you work at Friendship Village, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

Cook

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 12 days ago

In addition to working for a premier treatment center with competitive pay, our employees enjoy these other great benefits: Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance HSA with Company...

Cook

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

Overview Role: Cook Pay Rate: 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...

Grill Cook, Part-time

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 16 days ago

Grill Cook, Part-time AVI Foodsystems Inc Battle Creek, MI (Onsite) Part-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role ofGrill Cook, Part-time...

Line Cook - Battle Creek Chili's

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 17 days 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 And Part Time)

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

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Address: Borgess Medical Center - 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Note: online applications accepted only....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

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

Chartwells K12 We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Comstock Public Schools - 3010 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Note: online...

Subway Sandwich Artist (3rd Shift) - 10305 Miller Dr.

  • Galesburg, MI (15 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Galesburg, MI (15 miles from Battle Creek, MI)
  • 22 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...

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
33.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
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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