Line Cook Jobs in Sandusky, OH

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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First Shift Sandwich Artist

  • Amherst, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Amherst, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 10 hours ago

Panera Bread is now hiring Restaurant Team Members! At Panera, you will become part of a team where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing guests, impact the bakery-cafes...

Line Cook - Famous Daves, Fridays, Perkins, Castaway Bay Resort & More!

  • Norwalk, OH (15 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, OH (15 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 1 day ago

All Cedar Point Jobs Line Cook - Famous Dave's, Fridays, Perkins, Castaway Bay Resort & More!...

Sawmill Creek Resort Cook

  • Sandusky, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Sandusky, OH
  • 4 days ago

Overview: $18-$19.00/hour depending on experience. Ages 18+ At Sawmill Creek, work is FUN! As a cook, you'll maintain cleanliness and sanitation for all cookware items in our food and beverage...

Openers: Food Service/Cook

  • Willard, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Willard, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation equipment including ovens, fryers, grills...

Food Service Worker

  • Norwalk, OH (15 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norwalk, OH (15 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Caring For the Community You Love Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus! Perks of working at Fisher-Titus: Hours of Work- Full time, Varied Shifts...

Morning Cooks

  • Lakeside Marblehead, OH (8 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lakeside Marblehead, OH (8 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 10 days ago

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Morning Cooks to join our team. As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Your duties will include...

Kitchen Staff

  • Oak Harbor, OH (22 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Oak Harbor, OH (22 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 10 days ago

Pisanello's Pizza ****Now Hiring: Kitchen Staff**At Pisanello's Pizza, we're all about good vibes, great food, and even better people. We're currently looking to expand our team of pizza pros!No...

Sawmill Creek Cook Jobs

  • Vermilion, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Vermilion, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 11 days ago

All Cedar Point Jobs Sawmill Creek Cook Jobs - Full Time Cedar Point - Vermilion, OH Posted on 04/04/25 (Ref: OH0aWMgxWo) Overview:$16.81/hour - -Ages 18+ -At Sawmill Creek, work is FUN! As a...

Student Food Service Worker (On Campus), Part-Time (Terra State)

  • Fremont, OH (20 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, OH (20 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 12 days ago

Are you a current student at (Terra State Community College) looking for work on campus? AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking friendly, service-oriented people to join our team! Founded in 1960, AVI...

Chef/ Line Cooks on Kelleys Island

  • Kelleys Island, OH (13 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kelleys Island, OH (13 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 13 days ago

Chef/ Line Cooks on Kelleys Island compensation: $16 to $23 per hour employment type: job title: Chef/ Line Cooks Help Wanted: Chef and Line Cooks- Join our Team on Beautiful Kelleys Island, Ohio!...

Sawmill Creek Full-time Cook ll

  • Sandusky, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Sandusky, OH
  • 13 days ago

Overview: $19.00/hour Ages 18+ At Sawmill Creek, work is FUN! As a cook, you'll maintain cleanliness and sanitation for all cookware items in our food and beverage locations and cook and prepare...

Cook

  • Fremont, OH (20 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fremont, OH (20 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 13 days 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...

Breakfast Cook

  • Put in Bay, OH (17 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Put in Bay, OH (17 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 19 days ago

When restaurant is open, this employee will line cook in a fast-paced environment. Employer and Kitchen Manager will instruct employee on techniques for food preparation and line cook skills....

Cooks

  • Put in Bay, OH (17 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Put in Bay, OH (17 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 19 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our team. As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Your duties will include following...

Nights & Closers: Food Service / Cook / Kitchen

  • Willard, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 22 days ago
  • Willard, OH (24 miles from Sandusky, OH)
  • 22 days ago

Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Menu Items Restocking product and workstations Using food preparation equipment including ovens, fryers, grills...

Demographic Data for Sandusky, OH

Moving to Sandusky, OH? Find some basic demographic data about Sandusky, OH below.


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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Sandusky, OH

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Sandusky, OH 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 Sandusky, OH
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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