Line Cook Jobs in Dubuque, IA

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

  • Lancaster, WI (20 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lancaster, WI (20 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 12 hours 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...

Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Farley, IA (18 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farley, IA (18 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Substitute Food Service Worker Western Dubuque Community Schools District Wide - Substitute Food Service - Farley, Iowa Job Details Job ID:4172810 Application Deadline:Posted until filled...

24 Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 2 days ago

24 Substitute Food Service Worker Dubuque Community Schools Central Kitchen - Dubuque, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details Job ID:4751637...

Line Cook

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 7 days ago

Line Cook : You will be preparing food the Red Robin way, which includes cutting, sauteing, broiling, frying, and cooking various meals including meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, salads, and...

Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Farley, IA (18 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Farley, IA (18 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Substitute food service workers are needed throughout the school year on an as-needed, on-call basis.

24 Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 7 days ago

Please review the attached job description. $13.50 per hour; after 10th day in same assignment $14.50 per hour.

24-25 Food Service Worker

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 7 days ago

Contracted Rate: $16.25 - 16.58 per hour depending on the position. If applying for a specific school and hours, please indicate in cover letter. Current openings at Washington (4.00hr/d)...

Food Service Worker

  • Epworth, IA (13 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Epworth, IA (13 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Food Service Worker Western Dubuque Community Schools Western Dubuque High School at Epworth - Epworth, Iowa Job Details Job ID:5019883 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Re-Posted:Yesterday...

Market Grille Cook

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 13 days ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Grill, toaster, coffee machine, fryer, flat top stove, oven, steamer, chopper, hot case, kitchen utensils, knives, stove, chicken roaster, can opener, and C.A.R.S. reordering...

Food Service Worker

  • Farley, IA (18 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Farley, IA (18 miles from Dubuque, IA)
  • 13 days ago

Location/Job Summary: Food Service Worker needed at Drexler Middle School. General kitchen duties and other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager. Must be a team player with a positive...

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 14 days ago

As a Broil Cook your responsibilities would include: High volume restaurant experience Understand cooking steak temperatures Meat seasoning, searing, and cooking Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling...

Cook-Food Service

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 15 days ago

UPH Additional Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our...

PR 1453015/Food Prep Worker

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 20 days ago

Job Description: WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. Its what we know. Because weve been providing staffing solutions, putting people to work, for nearly 30 years. Whether youre looking for work, or...

Cook

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS We Have a Place for YOU Apply To Mount Carmel Bluffs Today!At Mount Carmel Bluffs, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people...

Line Cook

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

As a line cook, you must have a strong passion for delivering and flawlessly executing recipes and plate presentation to delight our guests....

Demographic Data for Dubuque, IA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Dubuque, IA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Dubuque, IA 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 Dubuque, IA
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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