Line Cook Jobs in Mississippi

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

  • Fayette, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayette, MS
  • 1 day 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...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Hickory, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Hickory, MS
  • 12 days ago

Role: Food Service Worker Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents...

Line Cook/Dishwasher

  • Tunica, MS
  • moments ago
  • Tunica, MS
  • 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....

Cooks Needed at Sodexo Live! Ole Miss

  • University, MS
  • 12 hours ago
  • University, MS
  • 12 hours ago

Your expertise in food preparation, knife skills, and kitchen operations will be essential in maintaining efficiency, consistency, and food safety....

Hy-Chi Cook-Part Time-Nights

  • Clinton, MS
  • 21 hours ago
  • Clinton, MS
  • 21 hours ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Sandwich Artist

  • Florence, MS
  • 23 hours ago
  • Florence, MS
  • 23 hours ago

As part of the Subway Team, you as a Sandwich Artist will focus on four main things: Providing an excellent Guest experience Preparing and serving great food Keeping restaurants clean and...

Cook

  • Flowood, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Flowood, MS
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: $11 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 - Dinner/Close Shift

  • Meridian, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Meridian, MS
  • 1 day ago

Starting hiring pay at: $11 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...

Food Service Worker - 2nd Shift

  • McComb, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • McComb, MS
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Worker - 2nd Shift Department: Hearthside 700276 Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hearthside Reporting To: Christopher Antoniotti Compensation: $16.00 - $17.50 / hour Description...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 1 day ago

Morrison Healthcare We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: CHS - Merit River Region - 2100 US 61, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Note: online...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : CHS - Merit River Region - 2100 US 61, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Note: online applications accepted only....

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • New Albany, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • New Albany, MS
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Baptist New Albany - 200 Highway 30 West, New Albany, MS 38652. Note: online applications accepted only....

Grill Cook

  • Philadelphia, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, MS
  • 1 day ago

Mississippi Employer GRILL COOK in Philadelphia , Mississippi One Day Shift Position One Night Shift Position WILL COOK PER CUSTOMER ORDER. Employer is willing to train applicant....

Food Service Worker - 35633

  • Richland, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Richland, MS
  • 1 day ago

TKC Holdings, Inc. Food Service Worker - 35633 in Richland , Mississippi Wage Rate $16.50/hour Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity...

Food Service Worker - 35633

  • Tutwiler, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Tutwiler, MS
  • 1 day ago

Trinity Services Group Inc Food Service Worker - 35633 in Tutwiler , Mississippi Wage Rate $16.50/hour Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Mississippi

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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