Line Cook Jobs in Montana

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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Lead Cook, BTMC Dietary (Full Time)

  • Choteau, MT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Choteau, MT
  • 6 hours ago

Prepares special meals, cooking to order on the grill, baking, washing dishes, taking food orders for staff/residents/patients, documenting all required logs, delivering food to the dining room or patient...

Cook

  • Belgrade, MT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Belgrade, MT
  • 6 hours ago

Education & Experience: Minimum 1-year line cook experience preferred. Culinary degree preferred. Physical Requirements: Lift up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting over 40 pounds....

Cook

  • Billings, MT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 6 hours ago

Follows recipes and/or instructions in the preparation of food items May prepare bulk food items, large scale production, line cook or complete assembly of specialty meals and catered items Maintains...

Line Cook

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 9 hours ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Opportunity: Line Cook Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and established guest service and sustainability standards....

Remington is hiring! Cooks, Servers, and Bartenders.

  • Whitefish, MT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Whitefish, MT
  • 14 hours ago

Remington is hiring! Cooks, Servers, and Bartenders. (Whitefish) Remington Kitchen 130 Central Avenue compensation: Cook, $16. Server/Bartender, $10.55 employment type: job title: Cook, Server,...

Cook

  • Malmstrom AFB, MT
  • 16 hours ago
  • Malmstrom AFB, MT
  • 16 hours ago

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in and knowledge of methods and procedures relating to food preparation and presentation gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity...

Kitchen Staff at Fly Fishing Lodge- Madison Double R

  • Ennis, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Ennis, MT
  • 1 day ago

Howdy! The Madison Double R is a high-end, destination fishing lodge near Varney Bridge in Ennis. We are currently seeking full and part-time team members to work as a PM dishwasher and prep cook....

Line Cook

  • Pray, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Pray, MT
  • 1 day ago

We’re looking for a full-time Line Cook to join our talented kitchen team at Chico Hot Springs — a place where great food, beautiful surroundings, and a strong team culture come together....

Sandwich Artist

  • Conrad, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Conrad, MT
  • 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...

Cook

  • Helena, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Helena, MT
  • 1 day ago

Catering Cook Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18-19 per hour A premier catering company specializing in creating unforgettable culinary experiences for events of all sizes. We pride ourselves on our...

Line Cook

  • Whitefish, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitefish, MT
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for an experienced and talented Line Cook to join our elevated dining team. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for our customers....

Cook Whitefish Cafe PRN status

  • Whitefish, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitefish, MT
  • 2 days ago

Certification: ServSafe or Food Handlers Certification preferred (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire) Skills: Solid knife skills, food safety knowledge, ability to adapt to different menus...

Noodles Restaurant Cook

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 2 days ago

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We...

REVELRY - $20-$24/hr & tip outs daily PM LINE COOK

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 3 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 3 days ago

Tip Outs: Paid daily into your account of choice. Equivalent to $4-$6/hr extra per hour. Example: work a 4:00pm-11:00pm, and receive $35-$60 that shift! After training period Health/Dental Shift...

Line Cook wanted

  • Missoula, MT
  • 3 days ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 3 days ago

un Line Cook wanted (E Missoula) Reno 3650 Hwy 200 E compensation: 16.00/hour employment type: job title: line cook The Reno is looking for a line cook. 16.00/hour. Open availability a must....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Montana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Montana 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 Montana
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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