Line Cook Jobs in Elk River, MN

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-good pay for experience

  • Anoka, MN (8 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Anoka, MN (8 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 14 hours ago

We are looking for experienced line cooks, full time or part time, to add to our team. Good pay for the right person! Respond to this ad with a brief work/experience history and your phone number....

Cook On-Call

  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Cook On-Call Cornerstone Assisted Living - Plymouth, MN - Part Time Cornerstone Assisted Living, a community, is hiring On-Call Cooks to join our culinary team! In this flexible role, you'll have...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Bon Appetit + We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. + Location: Target North - 7000 Target Parkway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: Target North - 7000 Target Parkway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full...

Tradition - Cook

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 2 days ago

AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Fridays 10:30am - 6:00pm Alternating Weekends (Sat/Sun) 10:30am - 6:00pm Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your culinary career? We have an excellent opportunity for...

Market Grille Cook

  • New Hope, MN (24 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Hope, MN (24 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Grill, toaster, coffee machine, fryer, flat top stove, oven, steamer, chopper, hot case, kitchen utensils, knives, stove, chicken roaster, can opener, and C.A.R.S. reordering...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (17 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (17 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Target North - 7000 Target Parkway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (17 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (17 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location : Target North - 7000 Target Parkway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

Cook On-Call

  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Cornerstone Assisted Living, a Cassia community, is hiring On-Call Cooks to join our culinary team! In this flexible role, you'll have the opportunity to create nutritious, well-balanced meals for...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Monticello, MN (9 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Monticello, MN (9 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Breakfast Line Cook

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (21 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Breakfast Line cook experience required. We are looking forward to reading your application....

Summer School Cook

  • Osseo, MN (14 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Osseo, MN (14 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Cook / Chef

  • Champlin, MN (14 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Champlin, MN (14 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview Ebenezer is an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to...

Dietary Cook

  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plymouth, MN (23 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 7 days ago

The Wealshire, a family oriented dementia/Alzheimer's care company is seeking to employ an experienced Full Time Dietary Cook at their Medina care facilities. The Wealshire is recognized for...

Deli Cook

  • Princeton, MN (17 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Princeton, MN (17 miles from Elk River, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Company Introduction If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team! Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Elk River, MN

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Elk River, MN 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 Elk River, MN
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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