Line Cook Jobs in San Benito, 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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Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Harlingen, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Harlingen, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Helps prepare foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts....

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Harlingen, TX (7 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Harlingen, TX (7 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Helps prepare foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts. Also helps prepare catering orders. Performs cashier duties using the POS system....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 1 day ago

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

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Brownsville, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brownsville, TX (10 miles from San Benito, 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....

Line Cook

  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 2 days ago

This role will prepare all menu items according to Applebees Recipes, Plate Presentations, and specifications....

Cook - Restaurant 202107 - 731 W. Ocean Boulevard (HWY 100), Los Fresnos, TX 78566

  • Los Fresnos, TX (14 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Fresnos, TX (14 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Color balances fryers and adds sufficient shortening so that the proper shortening level can be maintained....

Cook - Restaurant 205845 - 819 N 13TH Street, Harlingen, TX 78550

  • Harlingen, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Harlingen, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Color balances fryers and adds sufficient shortening so that the proper shortening level can be maintained....

Cook

  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Hidalgo County $9.85 - $13.69 Per hour Cook The Grow Farm House Occupation: Cooks, Restaurant Location: Weslaco, TX - 78596 Positions available: 1 Job #:...

Kitchen Staff

  • Los Fresnos, TX (14 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Fresnos, TX (14 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Cameron County $19k - $26k Per Year Kitchen Staff BONITA FLATS FARM AND VINEYARD LLC Occupation: Food Preparation Workers Location: Los Fresnos, TX - 78566...

Cook Associate

  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 12 days 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...

Cook - Refugio

  • San Benito, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • San Benito, TX
  • 13 days ago

Cook PROGRAM Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter REPORTS TO Program Director SALARY $20.05 LOCATION San Benito, TX JOB TYPE Full-Time WORK SCHEDULE Five Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12...

Food Service Worker- Brownsville

  • Brownsville, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Food Service Worker- Brownsville Job Reference Number: 31323 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: K-12-by-Elior State: Texas (US-TX) The Role at a glance: We are looking to...

Line Cook

  • Brownsville, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Brownsville, TX (10 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 24 days ago

As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Cook

  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 27 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 27 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Weslaco, TX Position Type : Part Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Primary Responsibilities The Cook ensures that...

Line Cook

  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (23 miles from San Benito, TX)
  • 30+ days 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....

Demographic Data for San Benito, TX

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in San Benito, TX

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in San Benito, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
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 San Benito, 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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