Line Cook Jobs in Forest Lake, 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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Private Airline Catering Chef

  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (20 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 9 days ago

Chef – Catering – Private Aviation Atikis MN Aviation Catering is hiring a chef to work at our Twin Cities commissary located in Saint Anthony, two miles west of Rosedale. Your qualifications...

Food Service Worker

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago

$19.25 / Hour plus tips (Avg Tips is $5 an hour) Full-time with benefits Paid Vacation and Sick Time Commuter Benefits We are currently hiring for Food service workers to work at.our locations...

Food Service Worker

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 23 hours ago

Food Service Worker Job Reference Number: 28471 Employment Type: Part-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Lancer-Hospitality State: Minnesota (US-MN) The Role at a glance: We are looking...

The Nicollet Island Inn is looking for a breakfast/lunch cook. Wed-Sun

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 7 hours ago

The Nicollet Island Inn is looking for a WED-FRI morning cook to work breakfast and lunch. Job duties include working prep, saute, griddle, and fry station, during high volume breakfast and lunch....

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 9 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Little Canada, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Little Canada, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 10 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Abbott - 1 St. Jude Medical Drive, Little Canada, MN 55117. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Line cook-good pay for experience

  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anoka, MN (20 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day 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....

Dive Bar Cook at the CC Club

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

The CC Club, a 92 year old legendary dive bar, is looking for a part-time cook (Mon, Tues PM and Sat Daytime) Must be able to work alone and read English. The menu is good dive bar food Call Randy...

Cook

  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

The Cook will: Learn, prepare, cook and plate a variety of colorful recipes and menu items, ensuring that plate presentation and food quality are to company standards....

Food Service Worker (FSW) - Part-time/Evening shift

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker (FSW) - Part-time/Evening shift** **Job Class: Food Service Worker** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID** : 86829 + **Location** :...

Cook

  • West Saint Paul, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Saint Paul, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 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...

Hotel Restaurant Line cook

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill. 8....

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days 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 (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, 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 (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, 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...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake, 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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