Line Cook Jobs in Covert, 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

  • Saint Joseph, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Essential Functions Performs hot food preparation including frying, baking, broiling, braising and grilling. Prepares soups, cereals, eggs, entrees, vegetables, and other food items as necessary....

Heart of House Cook

  • Saint Joseph, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Slicing, dicing, cooking, grilling, and saucing gives you all kinds of opportunities to utilize your skills....

Lead Cook-Berrien County

  • Saint Joseph, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Joseph, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 45+ 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...

Cook 2 - Timbers

  • Hartford, MI (9 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hartford, MI (9 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

SUMMARY: Responsible for multiple culinary work stations, ensuring the efficiency of the line and kitchen operation on a scheduled shift in accordance with specifications and standards. ESSENTIAL...

Food Service Worker (Seasonal)

  • Decatur, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Decatur, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for seasonal FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Decatur Public Schools - 110 Cedar Street, Decatur, MI 49045. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Cook

  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 90+ 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...

Cashier

  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 90+ 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...

Food Service Worker (Full And Part Time)

  • Dowagiac, MI (22 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dowagiac, MI (22 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Address : Ascension Borgess Lee - 420 West High Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Note: online applications accepted...

Cook

  • South Haven, MI (9 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • South Haven, MI (9 miles from Covert, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

Creative Dining Services is looking for a Cook. As the cook, works within the Dining Services Department to ensure that high quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is being provided...

Demographic Data for Covert, MI

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Covert, MI

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Covert, MI 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 Covert, 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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