Line Cook Jobs in Southern Pines, 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.

1-15 of 29 Jobs

Line Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 9 days ago

Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards....

Line Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 3 hours ago

Come join the Outback Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Cook-No.9-Full Time

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 2 days ago

$1,000 Sign On Bonus $15-$20 Average Per Hour Annually CULTURE: Join a team that's been welcoming guests for more than a century. At Pinehurst our Culture is critical to delivering a consistent...

Cook

  • Carthage, NC (12 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Carthage, NC (12 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Role: Cook Pay Rate: $15.00 / hour Weekend and Holiday Availability Required Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking...

Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 9 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose Join a mission-driven team at St. Joseph of the Pines, where your culinary talents contribute to the well-being and...

Grill Cook

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 13 days ago

Join our team as a Grill Cook, where you'll play a vital role in preparing food for patients and customers....

Line Cooks

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 15 days ago

Line Cooks It's not called Heart of House for nothing. The kitchen is where much of the magic happens....

Cook

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 16 days ago

The Opportunity The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members. What Youll Do ESSENTIAL DUTIES:...

Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 16 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL** What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like + **Care beyond the table** At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. Its...

Part Time Cook

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Do you have experience as a line cook, prep cook, chef, restaurant staff or in the food service industry? Then this job is for you!...

Cook

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 24 days ago

The ability to perform a variety of culinary tasks and to exercise experience in the areas of grill cooking, Main entree production, vegetable production, baking, and cold food production....

Lead Cook-Carolina-Full Time

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 26 days ago

SUMMARY: Train, supervise and work alongside other cooks and staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food according to Pinehurst standards, with safety and sanitation as top priorities, in...

Cook-Pinehurst Brewing Company-Part Time

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Cook-Pinehurst Brewing Company-Part Time Req #7041 Pinehurst, NC, USA Job Description Posted Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM $1,000 Sign On Bonus $15-$20 Average Per Hour Annually CULTURE: Join...

Line Cook

  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southern Pines, NC
  • 30+ days ago

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Combining quality and bold FLAVOR starts with our Line Cooks....

Cook

  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pinehurst, NC (4 miles from Southern Pines, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures Previous prep or line cook experience. Stands/walks 6 to 8 hours per shift. Reaches, lifts and bends, frequently....

Demographic Data for Southern Pines, NC

Moving to Southern Pines, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Southern Pines, NC below.


Local
National
16,413
750
Medium/Sm

Line Cook Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireChefs curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface
Learn the Linux Command Line interface and become a skilled user of this powerful operating system. This course will introduce you to Linux, a powerful operating system used by most professional...
Try It: Learn Linux Command Line
If you are looking to get into cybersecurity or IT, learning the Linux command line would be a great starting point. Linux command line powers much of the internets infrastructure, and learning...
Learn to Cook Vegan
Learn to COOK delicious Vegan or Plant Based restaurant style meals effortlessly at home with the help of a specially curated course for you. Alongwith learning the recipes, you will also learn...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Southern Pines, NC

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Line Cook positions.



Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Southern Pines, NC 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 Southern Pines, 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Line Cook Related Career Advice Articles

Two wooden cooking utensils on either side of a tablet
Resume Writing Tips for Line Cooks

A lot of job seekers think that the best job search strategy is to send out as many resumes as possible, fill out a large number of applications, and hope for the best. This approach will inevitably lead to the creation of a “one-size-fits-all” resume and, more often than not, will be unsuccessful. The reason for this is because your resume must be tailored to the position you’re applying for, so if you’re submitting the same resume to many different positions

Read article »
How to become a chef
How to Become a Chef

Thinking of launching a career as a chef? This guide will tell you everything you need to know – from how long it takes to become a chef to how to get a job as a chef (and more).

Read article »
chef reading a recipe
What Certifications Do I Need to Become a Chef?

Looking to advance your culinary career? Learn how certifications, like those offered by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), can help you achieve your goals.

Read article »