Line Cook Jobs in Farmington, MI

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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Joe's Produce Gourmet Market

Pizza cook

Now Hiring: Passionate Pizza Cook – Join Our Team! Are you a pizza-loving, dough-slinging, cheese-melting master of the kitchen? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where every...

Joe's Produce Gourmet Market

Outdoor Grill Cook

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PM Cook

  • Commerce Township, MI (7 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Commerce Township, MI (7 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Cook to provide resort-style food from scratch while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents and...

Line Cook

  • Northville, MI (9 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Northville, MI (9 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 8 hours 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Warren, MI (21 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, MI (21 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker Department: GMT Cole Cafe 700230 Employment Type: Full Time Location: GM Tech Reporting To: Marissa Bohr Compensation: $18.00 / hour Description The Food Service Worker is...

Line Cook

  • Birmingham, MI (10 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, MI (10 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 1 day ago

LINE COOK Our Culinary Team is responsible for setting up the line with proper tools and products, and preparing their station for service....

We are looking for line cooks in a wood fired kitchen

  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking to add a new member to our team at Puma! Full or Part time positions available. Looking for someone who can work night shifts starting at 3PM and ending at 11PM. Puma is a South...

Cook - PF Chang's DTW Airport

  • Romulus, MI (21 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Romulus, MI (21 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Hiring for the following schedule: Sunday: 2:30pm - 11pm Monday: 2:30pm - 11pm Tuesday: 2:30pm - 11pm Wednesday: Off Thursday: Off Friday: 12pm - 8:30pm Saturday: 12pm - 8:30pm Duties and...

Line Cook, Detroit Airport

  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications....

Cook

  • Dearborn, MI (18 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dearborn, MI (18 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Farmington Hills, MI (4 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI (4 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 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....

Line Cook

  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 2 days ago

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications....

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  • Livonia, MI (9 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (9 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team awaits YOU!!!! Trinity Health Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care...

Line Cook - Monday-Friday

  • Auburn Hills, MI (10 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (10 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Line Cook - Monday-Friday Department: Stellantis Main Tech Market 700262 Employment Type: Full Time Location: Stellantis AH Reporting To: Patrick Frey Compensation: $19.00 / hour Description The preparation...

Line Cook

  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (20 miles from Farmington, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Line Cook Department: American Axle 6 700164 Employment Type: Full Time Location: American Axle Reporting To: Christina Preston Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 / hour Description The Line Cook is primarily...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Farmington, MI

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Farmington, MI 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 Farmington, MI
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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