Line Cook Jobs in San Jose, 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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Chef De Partie

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Chef de Partie role is an ATL level leadership role in Prepared Foods focused on driving culinary excellence and hospitality experience on the Retail Floor. The CDP is a Retail Floor Venue...

Cook, Child Nutrition Depatrment 1.0 FTE (8 hours per day/11 months)

  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Campbell, CA (5 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About the Employer Join a quality team of recognized leaders in proven instructional practices, innovative solutions and sound fiscal management. Campbell Union School District (CUSD) is a PreK-8...

Pizza Cook (Full Time)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Learn more about careers with Bon Appetit: Job Summary Summary: Prepares food and serves customers at the grill station in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards,...

Cook Wanted

  • Scotts Valley, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scotts Valley, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST COOK WANTED Apply in person at: Heavenly Roadside Cafe 1210 Mt Hermon Rd Scotts Valley, Ca. 95066 Ask for Danny or Aaron

Estamos contratando personal de cocina! Hiring Kitchen Staff!

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Hola, somos un restaurante japones de propiedad familiar bien establecido ubicado en el centro de Santa Cruz que busca agregar mas miembros a nuestro equipo. Estamos contratando personal de...

Sushi Kitchen staff

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Need to have basic Sushi or Japaness kitchen related work experience, will be training if not. will in charge of Bento box food preparation, including deep fired, grill and other daily clean routine...

Performance Cook - Part Time Evenings and Weekends

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

skills and ability to follow detailed recipes Flexibility to work variable hours based on team schedule Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods ServSafe or equivalent food safety...

Breakfast restaurant looking for cooks, dishwashers and servers.

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

craigslist - Map data OpenStreetMap compensation: TO BE DETERMINED employment type: part-time experience level: mid level job title: Servers and cooks. Restaurant in San Jose, near Valley Medical...

Sushi Kitchen staff

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Need to have sushi back kitchen related work experience, will in charge of deep fired, grill and daily clean routine task. Spanish-speaking ability is a plus....

Performance Cook for Professional Sports Team

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Strong knife skills, understanding of cooking techniques, and ability to follow recipes with consistency....

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location: Intuit - 2750 Coast Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043. Note: online applications accepted only....

Line Cooks needed for new restaurant Bubbelah

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Bubbelah is seeking Line Cooks to join our team! From the Back Home Hospitality team that brought Che Fico and Che Fico Pizzeria to San Francisco, comes a new Che Fico location in Menlo Park!...

00919100-309-17229-Cook-0364RT-WP

  • Saratoga, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saratoga, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

You will get to show off your supper powers in the kitchen whether you are cooking up a meal on the stove, on the grill, in the pizza oven, or with any of our kitchen utensils and tools....

Lead Line Cook

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Join the Sushi Roku Team Now Hiring a Lead Line Cook Are you ready to be part of something truly exciting?...

Pizza Cook (Full Time)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Learn more about careers with Bon Appetit: Job Summary Summary: Prepares food and serves customers at the grill station in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards,...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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