Line Cook Jobs in Texas

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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Bosque Resort Restaurant

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As a Line Cook you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including broiling, grilling, pasta dishes, scratch cooking, breakfast and brunch items, plate presentation, knife skills, sautéing, portion...

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Weekend Cook

  • Resort Lifestyle Communities
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 29 days ago

Key Responsibilities Prepare and present highquality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables using methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sauteing, and ensuring every plate...

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Cook Supervisor - Competitive Benefits

  • Summit
  • Tornillo, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tornillo, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Food Service Supervisor Job Reference Number: 37087 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Corrections Brand: Summit Location: El Paso, Texas (US-TX) The Role at a glance: We are looking to...

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Lead Cook

  • Trio-Community-Meals
  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Lead Cook Job Reference Number: 38232 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Community Meals Brand: Trio-Community-Meals Location: Dallas, Texas (US-TX) The Role at a glance: We are looking...

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Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Pilot Flying
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $11.60 - $15.70 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

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Now Hiring Cooks / Se Solicitan Cocineros!

  • Addison, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Addison, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Responsibilities: Food prep and ingredient preparation Operate grill and fryer stations Learn and prepare coffee and espresso beverages Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen Open or close...

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looking for line baker/cook at Gonzales Bistro

  • Gonzales, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gonzales, TX
  • 9 hours ago

is looking for an experienced line baker. (you can learn and take your skills and money to the next level). looking for full time (40hrs). Our hours we are open are as follows: Wednesday to...

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Line Cook

  • Landry's
  • Longview, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 10 hours 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...

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Food Service Worker - Hospital - PRN

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa
  • Texas City, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Texas City, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a...

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Line Cook Cocinero De La Linea

  • Torchy's Tacos
  • Arlington, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 11 hours ago

Line Cook – Fry, Grill, Sauté, Steam, Taco The Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide....

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

  • Concord Hospitality
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 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

  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 12 hours 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...

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Sandwich Artist

  • Lacoste
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 12 hours ago

As part of the Subway Team, you as a Sandwich Artist will focus on four main things: Providing an excellent Guest experience Preparing and serving great food Keeping restaurants clean and...

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Grill Cook

  • Lacoste
  • Flower Mound, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Flower Mound, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Team Member | Cook | Prep Cook | Grill Cook | Prep Crew | Line Cook | Customer Service | Restaurant | Part Time | Full Time | Team Member...

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Line Cook

  • Lacoste
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Follow proper cooking techniques, knife skills, and equipment usage to ensure quality and safety....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Texas

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

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Texas 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 Texas
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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