Line Cook Jobs in Fountain, 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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Food Service Worker

  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • moments ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • moments ago

Wage Rate $19.00/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...

Food Service Worker FT

  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 per hour Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Service Worker to join our...

Cook - Morning Shift

  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 2 days 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 (24 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Falcon, CO (24 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 2 days 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 4 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 (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 4 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 (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 4 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 (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 5 days ago

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

Institutional Cook

  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 6 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 (24 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Peyton, CO (24 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 7 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 (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 7 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 (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 7 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 Part-Time Includes Weekends $16.00 an Hour

  • Pueblo West, CO (20 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pueblo West, CO (20 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 10 days ago

Your Exciting Culinary Quest Team up with our Cook to create culinary magic on the meal line and grill station! Transform into a dining room dynamo, assisting our wait staff when duty calls....

Cook l - Hotel Polaris

  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 10 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 (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles from Fountain, CO)
  • 11 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....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Fountain, CO

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Fountain, 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 Fountain, 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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