Line Cook Jobs in Durham, NC

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

  • Creedmoor, NC (14 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Creedmoor, NC (14 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 15 hours ago

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production, Grill, Fryer and other tasks if applicable...

Line Cook - Cafe Bistro - Streets at Southpoint

  • Durham, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 23 hours ago

Job Description The ideal line cook is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day....

Relief Cook

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a part-time Cook provide resort-style food and service while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Food Service Worker / Utility Worker

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Wage Rate $18.75/hour Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work...

Line Cook

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Line Cook : You will be preparing food the Red Robin way, which includes cutting, sauteing, broiling, frying, and cooking various meals including meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, salads, and...

Cook

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Role: Cook Pay Rate: 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Location: 1200 Wake Towne Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as...

Line Cook (Glenaire)

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

What's for You as a Line Cook?...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

Line Cook

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Opera te and maintain a variety of kitchen equipment including but not limited to choppers, mixing machines, slicers, steamers, grills, etc....

Seraphine now hiring experienced cook

  • Durham, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 4 days ago

Seraphine now hiring experienced cook (Durham, NC) Seraphine, LLC compensation: $18+/hour, depending on experience employment type: job title: Line Cook We're looking for a line cook to round out our...

Were looking for Line Cooks for a catering event - $19/hr

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

We're looking for Line Cooks for a catering event - $19/hr compensation: $19/hr We staff events around the country. We have an event coming up in Morrisville....

Lead Cook

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your...

Line Cook

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Cook!...

Hiring Kitchen Staff (Cary, NC) Full Time & Part Time

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

We are a busy Japanese restaurant located in Cary, NC. We are hiring for the following positions: Prep Cook Dishwasher General Kitchen Helper Requirements: Reliable, fast, and responsible Prior...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Durham, NC

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC
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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