Line Cook Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

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 - Morning Shift

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: $16 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Cook

  • Falcon, CO (19 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Falcon, CO (19 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Hot burgers, cold shakes, and little moments of magic right in the neighborhood. At SONIC, we do things a little differently. We find the fun, the moment of chill in the every-day. Working at...

Sandwich Artist

  • Woodland Park, CO (17 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodland Park, CO (17 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 1 day 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities SCREENING FOR THIS POSITION WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE JOB HAS BEEN FILLED Wage Range: $18-21.00/hour Performs a variety of tasks such as sweeping and washing floors. Keeps...

Cook - FT 29080

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago

Aberdeen Ridge Start Your Career Today! Apply Online at www.aberdeenridge.org Pay Starting at $16.20 an hour! Pay based upon experience! Excellent Benefits Listed Below! Aberdeen Ridge is bringing...

Cook I

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Lead Cook University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3 days ago

Bake, grill, steam, and boil meat, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods in a timely manner and according to recipe....

Cook

  • Divide, CO (19 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Divide, CO (19 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 3 days ago

Elior North America Cook in Divide , Colorado Cook Job Reference Number: 28641 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Corrections Brand: Summit State: Colorado (US-CO) The Role at a glance:...

Institutional Cook

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago

Front Range Staffing is seeking an Institutional Cook with 1+ years' experience. Hours are 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $18.13hr. An ideal candidate for this company would...

Cook - Catering

  • Peyton, CO (19 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Peyton, CO (19 miles from Colorado Springs, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion - Aurora, CO Department: FNS Catering FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent...

Lead Cook

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago

Bake, grill, steam, and boil meat, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods in a timely manner and according to recipe....

Cook

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 5 days ago

Cook The Mining Exchange 8 S. Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 128 Room Hotel Managed By Practice Hospitality Compensation: Up to $19.00 per hour, Full-Time About The Opportunity Practice...

Cook l - Hotel Polaris

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago

Overview Are you ready to help shape the future of travel and hospitality at the new Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy? Hotel Polaris is seeking an exceptional Cook I to join our team...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 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....

Cook

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago

Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Colorado Springs, CO offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
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 Colorado Springs, CO
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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