Line Cook Jobs in Ohio

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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visually appealing plate presentations Manage food costs and portion control to maintain profitability Accommodate guests with special dietary restrictions Enhance the following skills: Knife Skills...

Preschool Cook

  • Marysville, OH
  • 22 days ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 22 days ago

Preschool Cook Enchanted Care (#512), 17698 Echo Dr, Marysville, Ohio, United States of America Req #9763 Friday, March 14, 2025 Spring Education Groups Early Childhood Education Division includes...

Cook

  • Marietta, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marietta, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions....

Dietary Cook

  • Columbus, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 14 days ago

As a dietary cook, you will assist in food preparation and presentation to our guests - a great part of their day!...

Cook, Kitchen

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 days ago

The Cook at the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards to produce...

Cook

  • Lima, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Lima, OH
  • 14 days ago

The Cook at the Courtyard By Marriott Lima is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards to produce an...

COOK Per Diem on Weekends

  • Maumee, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Maumee, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Responsibilities Seeking A Cook Per Diem Must have weekend availablity Love to cook? Looking for some extra hours? This may be the job for you! Let's talk! Arrowhead Behavioral Health is a private...

PM Line Cook

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago

We are hiring a Hotel Line Cook Great Opportunity to bring your culinary skills to one of North America’s fastest growing hospitality companies – Concord Hospitality Enterprises....

Cook

  • Wooster, OH
  • 8 hours ago
  • Wooster, OH
  • 8 hours 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...

Hospital Cook / PRN

  • Middleburg Heights, OH
  • 8 hours ago
  • Middleburg Heights, OH
  • 8 hours ago

In this role, typical responsibilities include the following: Provide high-quality food preparation for patients and the cafeteria Clean and maintain equipment Follow standardized recipes and portion...

Cook

  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Slicing, dicing, cooking, grilling, and saucing gives you all kinds of opportunities to utilize your skills....

Cook

  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Perks and Benefits Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter Work for us and earn $1000 for each person you refer and is hired Access to earned wages prior to payday Generous PTO Plan Career...

Food Service Worker

  • Highland Hills, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Highland Hills, OH
  • 9 hours ago

Prepare foods (e.g. cleans & prepares vegetable, fruits for cooking, makes sandwiches, salads, beverages, toast, grills, fries, foods; thermo heats foods etc.)...

Food Service Worker I

  • Montgomery, OH
  • 9 hours ago
  • Montgomery, OH
  • 9 hours ago

FT Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery, days, great benefits! Under the direct supervision of the manager, this position sets up, works, and cleans respective positions of patient tray line, dish...

2025-2026 Food Service - Cook

  • Pataskala, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Pataskala, OH
  • 1 day ago

Licking Heights Board of Education FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Cook, 7 hour Must possess or be eligible for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education Teaching...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Ohio

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

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Ohio offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.5%
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 Ohio
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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