Line Cook Jobs in Mcallen, 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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Servers / Cooks / Dishwashers Needed!

  • McAllen, TX
  • moments ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • moments ago

un Servers / Cooks / Dishwashers Needed! (McAllen) 3711 North 10th Street near Nolana compensation: Paid Weekly LHM Has weekly events for Servers, Kitchen Staff, Bartenders and Ushers Flexible...

Cook

  • Alamo, TX (7 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Alamo, TX (7 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • moments ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Hidalgo County $8.76 - $11.91 Per hour Cook Palazzio Special Events Center LLC Occupation: Cooks, All Other Location: Alamo, TX - 78516 Positions available:...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

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

Cooks, Restaurant/Weslaco

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 1 day ago

$0.00 Salary Not Available Position range in Hidalgo County $9.85 - $13.69 Per hour Cooks, Restaurant/Weslaco BWW RESOURCES LLC - BUFFALO WILD WINGS Occupation: Cooks, Restaurant Location:...

25-26 Substitute Cook Pool, FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Education/Certification: Ability to read, write and communicate in English Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in English Ability to accurately count, weigh and measure Ability to...

Cook (FT - 5am-1pm)

  • McAllen, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 1 day ago

Village Healthcare Rehab Come join our team and start making a difference! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position....

Cook

  • Mercedes, TX (20 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mercedes, TX (20 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation DIETARY COOK Enjoying meals is an important part of daily life of our patients, residents, and Veterans. Our culinary teams are passionate about not just...

Market Grille Cook

  • Mission, TX (12 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mission, TX (12 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Grill, toaster, coffee machine, fryer, flat top stove, oven, steamer, chopper, hot case, kitchen utensils, knives, stove, chicken roaster, can opener, and C.A.R.S. reordering...

Cooks/Cocineros

  • McAllen, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 4 days ago

Tortilleras and Cooks needed. Full time and Part time at Ediths Kitchen Mexican Buffet. Txt or Call today ... Se necesitan cocineros y tortilleras. Tiempo completo y tiempo parcial en Ediths...

Line Cook - Weslaco Chili's

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cocineros,Huevero,Line Cook,Breakfast Cook,Cajeros

  • Pharr, TX (4 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pharr, TX (4 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Eddies Tacos es el tipo de lugar para las personas que aman la buena comida y les encanta mostrarle a la gente una buena experiencia Now hiring part time Line Cook or break fast cook Responsabilidades...

Sandwich Artist

  • McAllen, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 7 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Texas $19k - $27k Per Year Sandwich Artist SUBS WORLD INC Occupation: Cooks, Fast Food Location: MCALLEN, TX - 78501 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16779102...

Line Cook - San Juan Chili's

  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Juan, TX (6 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cooks

  • Alamo, TX (7 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Alamo, TX (7 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Hidalgo County $9.85 - $13.69 Per hour Cooks ZARAPE VENTURES LLC Occupation: Cooks, Restaurant Location: Alamo, TX - 78516 Positions available: 1 Job #:...

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (14 miles from Mcallen, TX)
  • 8 days ago

As a Broil Cook your responsibilities would include: High volume restaurant experience Understand cooking steak temperatures Meat seasoning, searing, and cooking Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling...

Demographic Data for Mcallen, TX

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Mcallen, TX

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Mcallen, 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 Mcallen, 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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