Line Cook Jobs in Mooresville, 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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Copper Premium Pub/Line Cook/ $21 hr.

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 hour ago

Lake Wylie's premier restaurant is now offering top pay for experienced line cook....

Cook 2

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Description To prepare and cook all menu items according to Omni specifications and standards and work in conjunction with all line cooks to ensure the safe and clean function of the kitchen....

Cook - Flexible Schedule

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 8 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 Attends work and shows for...

Cook - Hiring Immediately

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 8 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 Attends work and shows for...

Dietary Cook

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : White Oak Manor Charlotte - Charlotte, NC Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Job Category : Food Service-...

Cook

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : MerryWood on Park - Charlotte, NC Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Description Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a...

Cook 2 Fulltime

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description To prepare and cook all menu items according to Omni specifications and standards and work in conjunction with all line cooks to ensure the safe and clean function of the kitchen....

Cook, Full-Time - Health Center, SIGN ON BONUS

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 20 hours ago

Maintains the quality of food and plate presentation. Prepares all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes....

Restaurant Cook 2

  • Concord, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Concord, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 21 hours ago

Pay: $18 per hour At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Cook 2 works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 2 prepares food in...

Cook 2, Culinary

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 21 hours ago

Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods; adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles....

Prod Cook

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Kitchen Tools Excellent Knife Skills Mandoline, Slicing Machine, Robot Coupe, Vitamix, Stand Mixer, Immersion Blender Dehydrator, Vacuum Machine, Combi-Oven Grill, Griddle, Oven, Stove, Deep Fryer,...

Cook 1 PT - Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

. + Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. +...

Senior Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Belmont, NC (24 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belmont, NC (24 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Requirement: Prior food safety, scratch cooking, menu following, knife skills, and mise en place experience is preferred. We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging?...

Cook 1 PT

  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment. Ability to multi-task under pressure. Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed....

Atrium Health-Cook- Atrium Health Cabarrus- FT

  • Concord, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, NC (21 miles from Mooresville, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Department: 11903 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Food and Nutrition Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Variable Job Summary Performs a...

Demographic Data for Mooresville, NC

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Mooresville, NC

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Mooresville, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
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 Mooresville, 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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