Line Cook Jobs in Iowa

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 at Eastern Iowa Airport

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 2 days ago

$18.00 / Hour Full-time or Part-Time Shifts Available 2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Immediate Hiring Great Advancement Opportunities We are currently hiring for Line Cooks to work at our restuaraunts...

Line Cook

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • moments ago
  • Fort Madison, IA
  • moments ago

Line Cook American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Line Cooks to our shipboard team for the 2025 season on America's rivers....

Line Cook/Dishwasher

  • Davenport, IA
  • moments ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • moments ago

Line Cook/Dishwasher American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the United States, is looking to add Line Cook/Dishwashers to our shipboard team for the 2025 season on America's rivers....

Cook

  • Ruthven, IA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ruthven, IA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Summary: Assures that resident meals and other nourishments are prepared, cooked, and apportioned according to authorized menus and individual care plans, and are served according to...

Line Cook

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 2 hours ago

Come join the Outback Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Breakfast Cook

  • Spencer, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Spencer, IA
  • 13 hours ago

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

Market Grille Cook

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 13 hours 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...

Night Cook

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 hours ago

Bag Cook 3rd Shift Location: Kraft Heinz Cedar Rapids 4601 C Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 Plant Overview: 3-Shift Operation Non- Union Facility with approximately 200 hourly staff members...

Cook

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 1 day ago

Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents....

Cook - Morning Shift

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: $14 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

  • Webster City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Starting at $16.50 Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Cook! The Cook supports the Kitchen Manager and prepares food to serve our residents in our restaurant-style dining...

Cook

  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 1 day ago

Chicken Salad Chick Cook in Coralville , Iowa Prepare a variety of products including chicken salads, pimento cheese, side salads, soups, sauces, cookies, desserts, and other food products using a...

Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Farley, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Farley, IA
  • 1 day 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...

Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Webster City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Webster City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Substitute Food Service Worker Webster City Community School District Webster City Community School District - Webster City, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for...

24 Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 1 day 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...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Iowa

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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