Line Cook Jobs in Schererville, IN

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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Line Cook

  • Schererville, IN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Schererville, IN
  • 2 hours ago

The Line Cook is responsible for the daily preparation and execution of food items in the pantry, fry, grill, broil and saute stations....

Cook (Cantonese Style)

  • Burbank, IL (24 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Burbank, IL (24 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 21 hours ago

at David's Kitchen Inc in Burbank, Illinois, United States Job Description Plan menus and cook Chinese style dishes, dinners, and other food according to traditional or standard Chinese recipes....

Dietary Cook

  • Matteson, IL (15 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Matteson, IL (15 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Dietary Cook Ridgeland Senior Living Matteson, IL Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary...

Food Service Worker- Nutrition & Food Services Full-time Various Start Times

  • Palos Heights, IL (21 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palos Heights, IL (21 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the...

Seeking Experienced Line Cook!

  • Hazel Crest, IL (13 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (13 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Flexible availability, including nights and weekends Good knife skills Familiarity with sautee, grill, and fryers Ability to stand for 8+ hours, lift 50lbs, and work in extreme temps (hot or cold)...

Restaurant Line Cook

  • Dyer, IN (3 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dyer, IN (3 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Line Cook Job requirements: Solid knife skills Attention to detail Ability to handle the pressure of a busy kitchen Ability to cook multiple stations or the desire to learn multiple stations Ability...

Cook

  • Olympia Fields, IL (12 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL (12 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days 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...

Cook/Baker, 1.0 Days.

  • Munster, IN (5 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Munster, IN (5 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Cook/Baker, 1.0 Days. page is loaded Cook/Baker, 1.0 Days. locations IN Munster time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R113582 Franciscan Health Munster Campus 701...

Cook/Chef

  • Hazel Crest, IL (13 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (13 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 4 days ago

SERIOUS INQUIRIES We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Prep Cook to join our Jerk Cuisine team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a strong understanding of kitchen operations....

Iron Skillet Cook - PT

  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Gary, IN (8 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets....

Cook/Baker

  • Munster, IN (5 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Munster, IN (5 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 5 days ago

Franciscan Health Munster Campus701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest...

Cook/kitchen

  • Crown Point, IN (8 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Crown Point, IN (8 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Our cook is responsible for preparing food, portioning serving sizes, and serving to meals to the classrooms. As well as, conducting inventory, labeling foods as they come in and rotating stock....

Cook - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • Matteson, IL (15 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (15 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 6 days ago

Cook - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Manual Labor Matteson, Matteson, IL, US 1 Attachments 15 days ago Requisition ID: 1009 Salary Range: $32,900.00 To $38,000.00 Annually We're Looking for a Cook Who Can...

Cook

  • Schererville, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Schererville, IN
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and...

Cook

  • Glenwood, IL (9 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Glenwood, IL (9 miles from Schererville, IN)
  • 7 days ago

Position Reports to: Supervisor of Food Services Supervisory Responsibilities: None FLSA Status: Full-Time/ Non-Exempt Position summary & objectives: We are seeking a skilled and passionate school...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Schererville, IN

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Schererville, IN 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 Schererville, IN
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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