Line Cook Jobs in Loudon, TN

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

  • Loudon, TN
  • 21 hours ago
  • Loudon, TN
  • 21 hours ago

Prepare all food for the Food Service department per manual guideline, when applicable Prepare and produce "Quality" food & products to meet or exceed our customer & company expectations Prepare grill...

Cook

  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 2 days ago

First Watch - Your Daytime Cafe! No Nights Ever!!! Pay depending on Market. First Watch is the fastest growing Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch concept in the country with over 400 units and is...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 4 days ago

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

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 7 days ago

Fresh Ideas We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Maryville College - 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804. Note:...

Shannondale of Maryville Line Cook, Full Time

  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 9 days ago

The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered...

Cook

  • Harriman, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Harriman, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 14 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...

Fast Food Cook or Service

  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 14 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 16 days ago

Do you feel that you have the potential to be a grill master for Texas Roadhouse?...

Cook

  • Lenoir City, TN (7 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lenoir City, TN (7 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 17 days ago

Join the Freddys Family as a Hotline Team Member! Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced job where you can showcase your cooking skills while working with a great team? At Freddys, were all about...

Senior Cook (Full Time)

  • Knoxville, TN (14 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN (14 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 17 days ago

We are hiring immediately for full time SENIOR COOK positions. Location: Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center - 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37934. Note: online applications accepted...

Morning Cook

  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Alcoa, TN (22 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 17 days ago

We have an opening for a Day Time Cook! Join the Freddys Family as a Hotline Team Member! Are you looking for a fun, fast-paced job where you can showcase your cooking skills while working with a...

Cook

  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 18 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...

Cook-Baker-Salad Maker, Food Services

  • Oak Ridge, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 26 days ago

COOK-BAKER-SALAD MAKER ID 4298537 Facility Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Department Name FOOD SERVICES Overview Cook-Baker-Salad Maker, Food Services Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period,...

Line Cook

  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Maryville, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 26 days ago

The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered...

Cook-Baker-Salad Maker

  • Oak Ridge, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN (16 miles from Loudon, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Cook-Baker-Salad Maker, Food Services Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care,...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Loudon, TN

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Loudon, TN offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.7%
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 Loudon, TN
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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