Line Cook Jobs in Alabama

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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Cook

  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 29 days ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 29 days 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...

Grill Cook

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago

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

Sandwich Artist

  • AL
  • 11 hours ago
  • AL
  • 11 hours ago

The Sandwich Artist greets and serves guests, prepares product, maintains food safety and sanitation standards. Exceptional customer service is a major component of this position! Exhibits a...

Food Services - Cook

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Insight Global is hiring for a Cook for a healthcare facility in Birmingham, AL. This person will be preparing and cooking hot food for patients within one of the pavilions in the hospital....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Prattville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Prattville, AL
  • 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....

Part-time Weekend Cook

  • Opelika, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 1 day ago

Every other weekend - 12 hours shifts - 6:30am-6:30pm Food and Inventory Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week's menus. Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of...

Food Service Worker

  • Jacksonville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Location Name: JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY - 54263001 Location ID: 54263001 Food Service Worker Location: JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY - 54263001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours...

Kitchen Worker - EDR

  • Atmore, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Atmore, AL
  • 1 day ago

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  • Atmore, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Atmore, AL
  • 1 day ago

Description Job Overview: The Kitchen Worker is responsible for cleaning the plate ware, glassware, cooking equipment and utensils involved with the food production and operation of the restaurant...

Food Service Worker (CM-BK) (BURGER KING)

  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Novosel, AL
  • 2 days ago

Salary Minimum $17.70 Salary Maximum $20.65 Facility Name NOVOSEL BK 6544 Major Duties Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, such as an oven, grill, deep-fat fryer, or others in a situation w set...

Line Cook - Dothan Chili's

  • Dothan, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 2 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...

Cook - Full Time

  • Pell City, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Pell City, AL
  • 2 days ago

Summary of Duties Prepare food in accordance with posted menus and from standard recipes for residents and guests of the Community in accordance with current, applicable federal, state and local...

Substitute Food Service Worker- Geneva City School

  • Geneva, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Geneva, AL
  • 3 days ago

Substitute Food Service Worker Nutrition and food service workers are essential to local schools and student learning. Start a great job that allows you to give kids a healthy start to their day!...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Prattville, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Prattville, AL
  • 3 days 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....

Food Service Worker

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago

Wage Rate $13.00/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...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Alabama

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Alabama offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.5%
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 Alabama
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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