Line Cook Jobs in Tennessee

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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Line Cook

SUMMARY: A Line Cook coordinates with the Kitchen Supervisor and Kitchen Manager by performing food preparation tasks....

Cook

  • Johnson City, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Johnson City, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Monteagle, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Monteagle, TN
  • 12 days ago

Role: Food Service Worker Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents in a...

Temporary Cook

  • Camden, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Camden, TN
  • 10 days ago

Role: Cook (temporary) Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a temporary Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals to residents in a long-term care...

PRN Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Camden, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Camden, TN
  • 10 days ago

Role: Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Temporary Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in...

1st Shift Cook/Cashier

  • Cleveland, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cleveland, TN
  • 6 hours ago

Express Employment Professionals is looking for an experienced Cook to prepare meals for guests and to maintain and improve the quality of customer service. You will work as a team and follow...

Line Cook, Social Club

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 hours ago

Line Cook duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef with their daily tasks....

Cook

  • Jefferson City, TN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Jefferson City, TN
  • 7 hours ago

Cook DESCRIPTION Cook Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents. It is...

Cook

  • Collierville, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Collierville, TN
  • 10 hours ago

Shift Times Available: 12:00pm-8:00pm Starting Rate: $19/hr+ based on experience Are you ready to love your job again? Join The Arbor Company and discover a work family where you are treated with...

Line Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago

It takes more than high-quality ingredients and a flame grill to bring out that warm hospitality that Logan's is known for. It takes the right kind of person....

Grill Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for grill cooks (concinero / cocinera / Jefe / Jefa) who have back of house meat butchering, meat prepping, grilling and cooking, chef / kitchen experience...

Line Cook

  • Franklin, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 11 hours ago

Your Background: Great technique: strong knife skills and a range of cooking methods set you apart Attention to detail: you know your weights, measurements and volumes Cleanliness and organization:...

Dietary Cook

  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 12 hours ago

Dietary Cook NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY We are looking for a talented and hard-working Cook to join our ever-growing team. JOB DUTIES: To prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal,...

Line Cook

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 16 hours ago

The Job: As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. + Location: Knoxville Labor Pool - Knoxville, TN Area. Note: online applications accepted only. +...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Tennessee

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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