Line Cook Jobs in Waco, 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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Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Woodway, TX (6 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Woodway, TX (6 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 19 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Address : Ascension Living Providence Village - 300 W. State Highway 6, Woodway, TX 76712 Note: online applications accepted...

Line Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 1 day ago

Come join the Outback Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Woodway, TX (6 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodway, TX (6 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 2 days 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....

Cook - Cocinero

  • Waco, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 4 days ago

At On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina we celebrate bringing people together! Its our mission to Have Fun, Work Smart, Be the Best, and Make Money....

Lead Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago

, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead Push, pull, lift, and carry...

Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 6 days ago

When you work at ENTER COMMUNITY NAME HERE, 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Lorena, TX (10 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lorena, TX (10 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart....

Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 7 days ago

Job Responsibilities Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and menu specifications. Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures to ensure food quality and safety....

Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 14 days ago

Status FTPTPRN FT What does a Cook at Sagora do Cook la carte itemsMonitor stockMaintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment food storage and work areasAssist with training of all Culinary team...

Grill Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 14 days ago

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for grill cooks (concinero / cocinera / Jefe / Jefa) who have back of house meat butchering, meat prepping, grilling and cooking, chef / kitchen experience...

FT-Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 14 days ago

Full job description Rosa's Cafe needs hourly employees for AM/PM shifts - Kitchen Staff, Cashiers, Line and Food Prep positions, Customer Service associates and Dishwashers. Flexible hourly...

Food Service Worker

  • Waco, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 15 days ago

Wage Rate $19.75/hour Overview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work...

Kitchen Staff III

  • West, TX (15 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • West, TX (15 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Job Title : Kitchen Staff III Reports to : Head Chef Level: Hourly Scope: Responsible for assisting the Chefs with production and maintaining the dining room service stations both with food items...

Cook

  • Lacy Lakeview, TX (5 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Lacy Lakeview, TX (5 miles from Waco, TX)
  • 18 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table - At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

Line Cook

  • Waco, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waco, TX
  • 30+ days ago

As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Demographic Data for Waco, TX

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Waco, TX

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Waco, 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 Waco, 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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