Line Cook Jobs in Denton, TX

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- Toby Keith's I love this Bar & Grill

  • Valley View, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Valley View, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Line Cook As a Line Cook for Traditions Hospitality Group in our full-service establishment, you'll be an essential part of our culinary team, responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes...

Cook III

  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 16 hours 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....

Line Cook- Edgewater Grill

  • Valley View, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Valley View, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Line Cook As a Line Cook for Traditions Hospitality Group in our full-service establishment, you'll be an essential part of our culinary team, responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes...

Line Cook- Vino's Italian Kitchen

  • Sanger, TX (10 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sanger, TX (10 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Line Cook As a Line Cook for Traditions Hospitality Group in our full-service establishment, you'll be an essential part of our culinary team, responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes...

Full-Time Cook

  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 5 hours ago

Full-Time Cook Job Reference Number: 28809 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Texas (US-TX) Why work for Cura Hospitality? No Late-Night Shifts!...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Plano, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 18 hours 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....

Full Time Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production

  • Colleyville, TX (22 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Colleyville, TX (22 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 19 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality...

Restaurant Cook 1

  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grapevine, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Pay: $17.75 per hour At Great Wolf, the Restaurant Cook 1 works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Restaurant Cook 1 prepares food...

Line Cook

  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The best pancakes in all the land are in the hands of our Line Cooks....

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Keller, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Keller, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 3 days ago

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

Italian Cafe Line Cooks

  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Denton, TX
  • 4 days ago

WE'RE A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED ITALIAN MARKET AND CAFE WITH A FROM SCRATCH MENU! WE ARE GR0WING AND ADDING ADDITIONAL DINNER HOURS AND MENU ITEMS AND LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED TEAM MEMBER. IF...

Cook PRN

  • Keller, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Keller, TX (20 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 4 days ago

A career at the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller, a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources, is more than a job....

Texan Diner Hiring AM Cooks, Servers (19$hr)

  • Haslet, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Haslet, TX (21 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago

We are a local, family-owned, completely from scratch restaurant concept open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. No evenings. We are hiring for cooks(up to $19hr) for full time and part-time....

Hiring: Line cook and host

  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (17 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago

- Kitchen Linecook Wabi House at the Star in Frisco, TX is looking to hire a kitchen line cook to join our team....

1 Fulltime Cook 11pm to 7pm 5 shifts per week

  • Carrollton, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (23 miles from Denton, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Status FTPTPRN FT Shifts 11am 7pm 5 shifts per week What does a Cook at Sagora do Cook la carte itemsMonitor stockMaintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment food storage and work areasAssist with...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Denton, TX

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Denton, TX 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 Denton, TX
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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