Line Cook Jobs in Minnesota

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

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago

The Cook at DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards to produce...

Part Time Cook

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 day ago

The Part Time Cook at the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area is responsible for preparing food items, based on standardized recipes, for the restaurant while maintaining the highest...

Food Service Worker - Bemidji Medical Center - FT

  • Bemidji, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Bemidji, MN
  • 2 days ago

May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators...

Nutrition Food Service -Cook

  • Duluth, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 2 days ago

Prepares and cooks quality food for patients, staff, and visitors nutritional needs. Determining amounts of foods needed, grocery list preparations, filling supply needs, organizing preparation...

Private Airline Catering Chef

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago

Chef – Catering – Private Aviation Atikis MN Aviation Catering is hiring a chef to work at our Twin Cities commissary located in Saint Anthony, two miles west of Rosedale. Your qualifications...

Line Cook Lolos at Minneapolis Airport

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 9 days ago

$21.00 / Hour Full-time or Part-Time Shifts Available Free Meal every shift 2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Immediate Hiring Great Advancement Opportunities We are currently hiring for Line Cooks to work...

Cook

  • Lake City, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake City, MN
  • 9 days ago

Role: Cook Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.00 / hour 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...

Cook - Full Time

  • Luverne, MN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Luverne, MN
  • 60+ days ago

Careers With Purpose With 46 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations across the United States, Sanford Health and the Good Samaritan Society have many patients, residents, staff, and...

Cook

  • Worthington, MN
  • moments ago
  • Worthington, MN
  • moments ago

Cook | Part-Time 6:30a-3p l Worthington, MN. The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident's dietary needs and requests....

Cook

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • moments ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • moments ago

Key Position Details: This position is for the front retail grill (In front of people) 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period) 8-hour evening shifts typically 12pm- 8:30pm Every other weekend Job Description...

Cook - Evening - Long Term Care

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers...

Cook Full-Time PM

  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Bring your creativity to the kitchen! As a Cook, you will create nutritious and appealing dining experiences for our wonderful residents. Responsibilities Create menus that drive resident...

Food Service Worker Leader

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Summary This position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service line at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. The primary purpose of this position is to perform and lead employees in food service...

Mongo Bay Grill Cook

  • Welch, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Welch, MN
  • 1 hour ago

, roast-and-hold ovens, conventional and convection ovens, fryers and other kitchen equipment High attention to detail and accuracy High level of organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly...

FT Cook

  • Richfield, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Richfield, MN
  • 1 hour ago

When you work at Havenwood of Richfield, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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