Line Cook Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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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Food Service Worker

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 hours ago

Location: 1200 Wake Towne Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as...

Line Cook (Glenaire)

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 17 hours ago

What's for You as a Line Cook?...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Knightdale, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Knightdale, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Grill Cook

  • Durham, NC (14 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC (14 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago

You may be responsible for: Ensuring safety standards are maintained in the kitchen Maintaining health and sanitation across the work areas Operating deep fryers, grills and other large-volume equipment...

Line Cook

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

Opera te and maintain a variety of kitchen equipment including but not limited to choppers, mixing machines, slicers, steamers, grills, etc....

Seraphine now hiring experienced cook

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Seraphine now hiring experienced cook (Durham, NC) Seraphine, LLC compensation: $18+/hour, depending on experience employment type: job title: Line Cook We're looking for a line cook to round out our...

Were looking for Line Cooks for a catering event - $19/hr

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for Line Cooks for a catering event - $19/hr compensation: $19/hr We staff events around the country. We have an event coming up in Morrisville....

Lead Cook

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago

You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your...

Cook

  • Fuquay Varina, NC (19 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fuquay Varina, NC (19 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago

You will use your experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling baking and boiling as a critical part of your role....

Line Cook

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Cook!...

Line Cook - Marketplace Cafe - Streets at Southpoint

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 2 days ago

The ideal line cook is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day....

Hiring Kitchen Staff (Cary, NC) Full Time & Part Time

  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 2 days ago

We are a busy Japanese restaurant located in Cary, NC. We are hiring for the following positions: Prep Cook Dishwasher General Kitchen Helper Requirements: Reliable, fast, and responsible Prior...

Seasonal Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

With over 50 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table and the...

Banquet Lead Line Cook

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Compensation: $19.50 per hour DESCRIPTION Job Summary: Banquet Lead Line Cook FT $19.50hr The Banquet Lead Line Cook is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of line cooks and...

Part Time Cook

  • Apex, NC (16 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Apex, NC (16 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Do you have experience as a line cook, prep cook, chef, restaurant staff or in the food service industry? Then this job is for you!...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC
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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