Line Cook Jobs in Janesville, WI

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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Relief Cook

  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a part-time Cook provide resort-style food and service while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents...

Cook

  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 1 day ago

Role: Cook Pay Rate: 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...

Line Cook - Bessie's Diner

  • Janesville, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 3 days ago

As the Line Cook, you will serve customers with the consistency and quality food that they expect from our establishment....

Seasonal Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)

  • Darien, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Darien, WI (17 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 5 days ago

With over 50 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table - and the...

Deli Hotbar Cook

  • Janesville, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 5 days ago

If you have experience in fast food, as a line cook, or in a deli or restaurant setting, or no experience - but a willingness to learn, we'd love to talk with you about the Deli Hot Bar Cook opportunity...

Hy-Chi Cook

  • Janesville, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 5 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Line Cook - Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint

  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 8 days ago

As a Line Cook, you are responsible for effectively serving customers with the consistency and quality food that they expect from our restaurant....

Cook

  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Cook Career Opportunity- PRN Recognized for your culinary skills Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a...

Cook

  • Cottage Grove, WI (24 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cottage Grove, WI (24 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 16 days ago

un Cook (Cottage Grove) Moneecia's Kitchen 447 Cottage Grove Road compensation: $14-$15hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Cook Moneecia's Kitchen in Cottage Grove is...

Lead Line Cook - Henry Dorrbaker's

  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

As the Lead Line Cook, you are responsible for effectively preparing and cooking food items using standardized recipes and by following food safety guidelines....

Line Cook - Henry Dorrbaker's

  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beloit, WI (11 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

As the Line Cook, you are responsible for effectively serving customers with the consistency and quality food that they expect from our restaurant....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Line Cook - Delavan Chili's

  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Delavan, WI (20 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Restaurant Team Member - Cook

  • Janesville, WI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Be a Part of Something Uncommonly Good At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We're hiring restaurant Team Members...

Cook

  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fitchburg, WI (22 miles from Janesville, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Janesville, WI

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Janesville, WI offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
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 Janesville, WI
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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