Line Cook Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

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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Lead Food Service Worker

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Lead Food Service Worker Location Samaritan Medical Center 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 Department: 01.8311 Dietary Position Category: Entry Employment Type: Full time Shift(s):...

Line Cook

  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Line Cook We build jobs that advance into lifelong careers. Start crafting yours today. You give your all to delight our Guests, we serve up the ingredients for you to live your best life....

Restaurant Cook 2

  • Garden Grove, CA (6 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (6 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Pay: $22.55 per hour At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Cook 2 works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 2 prepares food...

Food Outlet Cook

  • Garden Grove, CA (6 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (6 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Pay: $20.50 per hour At Great Wolf, the Outlet Cook works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Outlet Cook prepares food for guests...

Line Cook

  • Aliso Viejo, CA (18 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA (18 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Leisure Sports Food & Beverage Department Job Description LINE COOK MISSION To provide high quality, consistent and efficient preparation of customer food orders....

Restaurant Cook 1

  • Garden Grove, CA (6 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA (6 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Pay: $21.55 per hour At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Cook 1 works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 1 prepares food...

Cook

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Flexible schedule Free meal while working, 50% discount when dining Quality training and development What You'll Do: As a line cook at Islands, you will: Prepare quality food for our guests to Islands...

FOOD SERVICE WORKER I (various sites)

  • Whittier, CA (20 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Whittier, CA (20 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print ESSENTIAL DUTIES Under supervision, to maintain food service facilities and equipment in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary condition; to assist in the...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Laguna Beach, CA (16 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (16 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to...

Pantry Line Cook

  • Tustin, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tustin, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Must have advanced knife skills, able to make vinaigrettes & basic sauces, candied nuts, gelato, pizelle, sandwiches & salads....

Line Cook Needed

  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Shenanigans Irish Pub is a full service restaurant looking for experienced line cooks for day shifts and night shifts (Full or part-time)....

Grill Cook

  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Cook- Bel Vista Health care

  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (17 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared...

Cafeteria Cook

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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Part-Time Home Cook for Meal Prep Venice Boardwalk

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Part-Time Home Cook for Meal Prep - Venice Boardwalk (Venice Beach) image 1 of 4 Rose Ave near Ocean Front Walk compensation: $30 per hour I am searching for someone who can prepare delicious fish...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Huntington Beach, CA 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 Huntington Beach, CA
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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