Line Cook Jobs in Paw Paw, 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

  • Allegan, MI (20 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Allegan, MI (20 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: Our Cooks love Trilogy for the stability, meaningful work, and great team. If youre looking to grow as a Cook, Trilogy is where you belong! Hi! Were glad youre thinking about...

Hiring Experienced Cook/Chef

  • Watervliet, MI (17 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Watervliet, MI (17 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 21 hours ago

Looking for someone strong on flat top grill, char grill and fryers. Looking for someone who takes pride in their craft and can maintain a good attitude while working well with others....

Lead Cook

  • Three Rivers, MI (22 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (22 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 4 days ago

About LakeHouse Senior Living: LakeHouse Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in...

Cook Part Time

  • Three Rivers, MI (22 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (22 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 4 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...

Cook

  • Kalamazoo, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 4 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...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 5 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : Stryker Instruments - 6201 South Sprinkle Road, Portage, MI 49002. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Cook

  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook...

Line Cook

  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 9 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

  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 10 days ago

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

Kitchen Assistant

  • Hartford, MI (13 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, MI (13 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 10 days ago

SUMMARY: Responsible for achieving all standards for basic food preparation, cooking and ensuring all china and glassware is cleaned efficiently and promptly. Provide all facets of the dining...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Kalamazoo, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 13 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Address: Ascension Borgess - 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Note: online applications accepted only....

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Kalamazoo, MI (21 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (21 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 15 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Address : Ascension Borgess - 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Kalamazoo, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 16 days ago

TouchPoint We are hiring immediately for a part time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Address: Ascension Borgess Health - 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Note: online applications...

Cook

  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Portage, MI (18 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 16 days ago

You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Kalamazoo, MI (21 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (21 miles from Paw Paw, MI)
  • 18 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Address : Ascension Borgess Health - 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Note: online applications accepted only....

Demographic Data for Paw Paw, MI

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Paw Paw, MI

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Paw Paw, 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
15.8%
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 Paw Paw, 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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