Line Cook Jobs in Houston, TX

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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Catering Cook - Houston, TX

  • Sage Dining
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 hours ago

SAGE Dining Services is seeking an experienced full-time catering cook needed for a private school in the beautiful Houston area. The perfect candidate will be energetic, positive and must be able...

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Line Cook

  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 hours 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....

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Senior Cook (Full And Part Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques....

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Line Cook - Now Offering A $500 Sign On Bonus! - Cambria Hotel & Convention Center

  • Concord Hospitality
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 hours ago

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

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Cook (23004)

  • Cantex
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Skilled Nursing at The Colonnades at Reflection Bay - Pearland, TX 77584Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: Nutrition ServicesDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the...

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BOH Line Cook

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Experience is a Plus; Has or can obtain Food Handler Certificate Requires familiarity with a variety of food preparation including knife skills, recipe reading, and basic cooking Demonstrates...

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Line Cook/Dishwasher

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cook / Dishwasher Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant Line Cook & Dishwasher $15 - $20/Hr. We are looking for team members that enjoy and thrive in a fast paced, high-energy environment....

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Food Service Worker - Dietary Assistant

  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Summary: The Dietary Assistant is responsible for providing services in the respective satellite kitchens and dining rooms, ensuring all customers' needs are satisfied. The Dietary Assistant is...

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Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • League City, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • League City, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques....

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Senior Cook (Full And Part Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Houston, TX (2 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (2 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques....

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Line Cook

  • Bar Bludorn
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Line cooks are a crucial part of restaurant operations at Bludorn who prepare, cook, and plate dishes; assist in organizing ingredients; and help keep the kitchen pristine for service....

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Line Cook

  • North Italia
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Compensation Range $16.00 - $19.50 / Hour Overview Line Cooks - solid pay with room to grow!...

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Cook

  • Gyu-Kaku
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Title : Cook Employment Type : Hourly Job Description : The Cook prepares meals by chopping vegetables, slicing meats, making salads, and cooking / assembling appetizers & entrees. In addition,...

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APPLY NOW! Gyu-Kaku Restaurant Sugarland NOW HIRING COOKS

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Join an award-winning company! Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has been awarded the prestigious Hot Concept Award and Restaurant Business Magazine's Future 50 (Fastest Growing Chain). With over 700...

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Line Cook/Dishwasher

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Line Cook / Dishwasher Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant Line Cook & Dishwasher $15 - $20/Hr. We are looking for team members that enjoy and thrive in a fast paced, high-energy environment....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Houston, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.5%
Associate's Degree
23.2%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Line Cooks in Houston, TX
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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