Line Cook Jobs in Aurora, IL

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

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Cleans assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods...

Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining)

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) This isn’t just your next job – it’s your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guest’s experience the moment...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Cook

  • Maple Park, IL (18 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Maple Park, IL (18 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Cook Career Opportunity- PRN Recognized for your culinary skills Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a...

Cooks And Servers

  • Rockdale, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Rockdale, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

We are looking for experience cooks and servers. For Rockdale Pancake House, we serve breakfast & lunch. We are open from 7am-2pm. 7 days a week. Cooks that have experience in breakfast and lunch...

Lead Cook - Taste Bar Cafe, Falls - Full Time

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Id : REQ_568384, Title : Lead Cook - Taste Bar Cafe, Falls - Full Time, Category : Merchandising, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...474, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Cook PRN

  • Forest Park, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Forest Park, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Shape the future of behavioral health care throughout the Forest Park community by joining our extraordinary team at Riveredge Hospital. Bring your compassion, expertise,...

Restaurant Team Member - Cook

  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Be a Part of Something Uncommonly Good At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We're hiring restaurant Team Members...

EXPO - COOKS - Line Chef (Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard Area)

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Chefs Location: 340 Roosevelt Rd....

New Store - Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time - Saint Charles, IL - Opening Early Summer 2025

  • St Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • St Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Homer Glen, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homer Glen, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 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....

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Hinsdale, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days 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...

New Store - Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time - Saint Charles, IL - Opening Early Summer 2025

  • Saint Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days 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...

Line Cook - Melrose Park-Chili's

  • Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook- Per Diem 2nd Shift

  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago

(ie food ready on time, proper cooling, reheating, preparation times) 6)Ability to successfully perform in all areas of hot production.( ie Trayline cook, cafe cook, grill, catering ) Adheres to Department...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Aurora, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Aurora, IL 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 Aurora, IL
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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