Line Cook Jobs in Traverse City, 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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PM Cook (FT)

  • Acme, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Acme, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 hours ago

carte line production Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe Cuts, trims, and bones meats and poultry for cooking Portions cooked foods, or gives instructions to workers as to size of...

(Seasonal) Hot Cook

  • Acme, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Acme, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 hours ago

carte line production Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe Cuts, trims, and bones meats and poultry for cooking Portions cooked foods, or gives instructions to workers as to size of...

Breakfast Cook (FT)

  • Acme, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Acme, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 hours ago

carte line production Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe Cuts, trims, and bones meats and poultry for cooking Portions cooked foods, or gives instructions to workers as to size of...

Line Cooks (PM Shift)--Join the Honest Hospitality Team!

  • Grawn, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grawn, MI (10 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 2 days ago

The Role Honest Hospitality is in search of enthusiastic Line Cooks (PM shift) to round out our culinary teams at Mama Lu's, The Flying Noodle and The Burrow TC!...

Pizza Hut Cook

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 6 days ago

Cook Benefits Include: -Weekly Pay -Paid Training -Casual Uniforms -Paid Vacation -Flexible Hours -Employee Meal Benefit -Career Growth -Pizza Hut Perks - Discounts for Verizon, AT&T, Firestone,...

Food Service Worker Level I

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 6 days ago

Description Part Time, $20/hr Non-Benefitted Find more than your next job. Find your community. We're northern Michigan's largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we...

Cooks wanted

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 10 days ago

cook Crocodile Palace @ The Little Fleet is looking for line cooks....

Line Cooks--PM Shift! Join the Mama Lus Crew

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 12 days ago

Line Cooks--PM Shift!...

Deli Cook

  • Williamsburg, MI (16 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Williamsburg, MI (16 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 19 days ago

Line Cooks must perform at a high level of efficiency and poise at all times....

Seasons Cook

  • Williamsburg, MI (16 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Williamsburg, MI (16 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 21 days ago

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED Items include, but are not limited to: dishwasher, fryer, broiler, steam kettles, Alto Sham, mixer, slicer, steamer, char grill, flat top grill, freezer, cooler, hot box, knives...

Bartender/cook

  • Interlochen, MI (11 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Interlochen, MI (11 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 25 days ago

un Bartender/cook (Interlochen MI) Interlochen Eagles #3503 20724 Honor Hwy compensation: Minimum wage (12.48) for bar shifts plus tips. Cook shifts start at 16.00 employment type: job title:...

Restaurant Cooks (FT and PT)

  • Thompsonville, MI (19 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Thompsonville, MI (19 miles from Traverse City, MI)
  • 29 days ago

Basic knife skills are required. Self-directed and able to maximize use of time and resources. Ability to work under pressure and take initiative in a fast paced environment....

Cook

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Why You Want to Work Here: We offer weekly pay and competitive wages Flexible scheduling Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week Life insurance, short-term...

Line Cook

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 30+ days ago

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment...

Crew Member (Pizza Maker & Expeditors) - East Bay Location

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Have Fun While at Work, Enjoy your Job with endless opportunities! Traverse City East Bay Location* Job Description Customer Service Reps(CSR) - Whether you are looking for...

Demographic Data for Traverse City, MI

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Traverse City, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City, 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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