Line Cook Jobs in Mississippi

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

  • Toomsuba, MS
  • 15 days ago
  • Toomsuba, MS
  • 15 days ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Mendenhall, MS
  • 11 days ago
  • Mendenhall, MS
  • 11 days ago

Role: Food Service Worker Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents in a...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Greenville, MS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greenville, MS
  • 7 hours ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Delta Health Systems - 1400 East Union Street, Greenville, MS 38704 Note: online applications...

Lead Cook

  • Madison, MS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Madison, MS
  • 7 hours ago

Lead Cook** **Job Reference Number:** 31057 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** Lexington-Independents **State:** Mississippi (US-MS) **The Role at a...

Cook

  • Madison, MS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Madison, MS
  • 7 hours ago

Cook** **Job Reference Number:** 31055 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** Lexington-Independents **State:** Mississippi (US-MS) **The Role at a glance:**...

Food Service Worker

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY The Food Service Worker I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the provision of timely and safe food service for customers, including area stocking and...

Cook III

  • Robinsonville, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Robinsonville, MS
  • 1 day ago

WE'RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Cook Culinary Team Member

  • University, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • University, MS
  • 1 day ago

Your previous kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and attention to detail will support efficient food production while maintaining consistency and quality....

Sandwich Artist

  • Eupora, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Eupora, MS
  • 1 day ago

As part of the Subway Team, you as a Sandwich Artist will focus on four main things: Providing an excellent Guest experience Preparing and serving great food Keeping restaurants clean and...

Food Service Worker - Hiring Now

  • Columbus, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 1 day ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711002 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process....

Cashier/Food Service Worker

  • Columbus, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, MS
  • 2 days ago

Location Name: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711002 Location ID: 46711002 Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN - 46711002 Workdays/shifts : ANY SHIFT (OPEN...

Food Service Worker - Flexible Schedule

  • Cleveland, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Cleveland, MS
  • 2 days ago

Cashier/Food Service Worker Location: DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY - 32764001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Tupelo, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Tupelo, MS
  • 3 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Cedars Health-Traceway - 2800 Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801 Schedule : Part time schedule; open availability...

Cook

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 days ago

Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Pascagoula, MS
  • 3 days ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions. Location: Singing River Hospital - 2809 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39581 Note: online applications accepted only....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Mississippi

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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