Line Cook Jobs in Fort Collins, 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

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 60+ 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...

Golf course line cooks, Dishwasher/prep

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 1 day ago

Weather has been great and Mackenzie's Pub & Grill at Southridge Golf Course is hiring for the spring/summer/fall season. Full and part time available for line cooks, part time for dish/prep....

Bartenders/Waitresses/Cooks

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 3 days ago

Match Ups Pool Hall 625 S Mason St Fort Collins CO 80524 EXPERIENCED/BARTENDERS/WAITRESSES/COOKS for 2-3 Days/Nights a week. Very Busy 30 seat Bar with 20 PoolTables. E-MAIL YOUR RESUME WITH...

Experienced Line Cook at AKA Kitchen in Loveland

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 3 days ago

AKA Kitchen in Loveland is looking to fill a line cook position. Experience in commercial kitchen setting is required. Looking for reliable, well organized individuals who work well with a team....

Cook - PRN

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 6 days ago

UCHealth Cook - PRN in Loveland , Colorado Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Med Ctr of the Rockies, US:CO:Loveland Department: MCR Food Nutrition FTE:Per Request Needed. Shift: Flex Pay:...

Cook

  • Windsor, CO (10 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Windsor, CO (10 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Text “BACON” to 25000 to schedule an interview! Our YOU FIRST Philosophy In addition to no night shifts, ever and our fully chef-curated menu, our #1 priority has always been our people....

Line Cook

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 14 days ago

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and knife skills. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment....

Cook

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 18 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table - At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

Cook / Kitchen Team

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 21 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 21 days ago

They chop, prep, saute, grill, bake and use their culinary skills to make our healthy, mouthwatering food....

Line Cook

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 22 days ago

$14.42 per hour - $23 per hour Combining quality and bold FLAVOR starts with our Line Cooks. They bring it every steak, every time....

Lead Cook

  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
  • 28 days ago

You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your...

Line Cook

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Pay: $15.50 - $19 As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Looking for a cook specialized in Middle Eastern food

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Must be able to work the griddle and grill. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... updated: [ ]...

Restaurant Team Member & Cook

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Pay Range: $14.81 - $20.81/hour * Team Member Description If you like working with a fun team, love our queso, have a great personality & enjoy interacting with customers, then come and talk to us...

Cook

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 30+ days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins Department: PVH Food Nutrition FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 /...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, 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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