Line Cook Jobs in Kingwood, 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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Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining )

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • moments ago

Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) This isn't just your next job - it's your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest's experience the moment...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 14 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....

Cook Lead

  • The Woodlands, TX (15 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • The Woodlands, TX (15 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc...

Cook

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 19 hours ago

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station....

Line Cook

  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 22 hours ago

Come join the Carrabba's Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Food Service Worker

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Wage Rate $18.00/hour Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work...

Line Cook

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Communicates with Lead Line Cook to facilitate customer orders efficiently and within required ticket times....

Food Service Worker (Doctors Lounge) (Full Time)

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER (DOCTORS LOUNGE) position. Location : Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center - 6411 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. Note: online...

Cook

  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as a Cook and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled...

Grill cook/manager

  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring, TX (8 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

individual that can do it all grill, fry, prep, clean, take orders, open and close....

PM Cook 4 - Full Time

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our team as a Culinary Cook 4 Full-Time at Hyatt Regency Houston-Downtown located in Houston, TX. Not only will you be part of a rock-star...

Cook

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

An intermediate line cook requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience and a culinary degree....

Cook Associate

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Primary duties and responsibilities: Help the taqueria leader prepare authentic Mexican dishes and any other necessary task. Keep the line presentable, fresh, well decorated and full. Prepare the...

Line Cook

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

LINE COOK This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience the moment they walk through our...

Cook, Casual Kitchen

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Additional Information** Basic Knife Skills, Health and Sanitation **Job Number** 25123208 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker Street, Houston...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Kingwood, TX

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Kingwood, TX 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 Kingwood, 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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