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Important Skills

Time management 

Creativity

Self-motivation

Attention to detail 

Line Cook

Do you have a passion for working in food? If you have a drive to learn more about proper food handling and preparation, while collaborating in a fast-pace team environment? As a line cook, you will be assigned to a particular area of the kitchen, such as pastry, vegetables, meat, etc to prepare, cook and assemble dishes with speed and accuracy. 

Through your demonstration of your passion for food, creativity, attention to detail and that you are a great team player, alongside the technical skillset and learned experiences, you can make your way to the executive chef position.  A typical line cook career path is highlighted below. 

Line Cook Career Pathway

Line Cook 

Responsibilities

Line cooks are the backbone of every kitchen. They are in charge of prepping, cooking and handling their food in their assigned area properly for the ultimate dining experience. Most cooks learn their skills through on-the-job training and related work experience.

Food Preparation

Line cooks are in charge of properly handling and  preparing food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, marinating, etc., depending on the specific food. They cook, grill, fry, sauté

Maintain Cleanliness and Organization

Line cooks must maintain cleanliness of their station and the kitchen to ensure food safety. They must clean and sanitize before, during and after their shift as well as restock food items and necessary supplies.

Communicate with Team Members 

Line cooks must communicate well with other line cooks and the head chef to ensure dishes are prepared correctly. They must step up to  help other line cooks, and ensure proper levels of food items and equipment in the kitchen.

Job Statistics

According to the  Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2,571,700 employed line cooks in 2019 with a 10% projected job growth outlook from 2019-2029 which is much faster than average.  

80% of minimum wage workers are eligible for promotion in less than a year, and 100% are eligible in less than two years.

• Willingness to learn
• Understanding of food and knife handling and cooking methods 
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions

Job Qualifications

Job Requirements

Your career in hospitality.

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Line Cook

Line Cook 

Career Pathway

Line Cook 

Responsibilities

Job Qualifications

Job Requirements

Important Skills

Creativity

Time management 

Self-motivation

Attention to detail 

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Job Statistics

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Being able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Performing tasks with accuracy and speed
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment 

*Statistics have been taken from  the Bureau of Labor Statistics 

Do you have a passion for working in food? If you have a drive to learn more about proper food handling and preparation, while collaborating in a fast-pace team environment? As a line cook, you will be assigned to a particular area of the kitchen, such as pastry, vegetables, meat, etc to prepare, cook and assemble dishes with speed and accuracy.

Through your demonstration of your passion for food, creativity, attention to detail and that you are a great team player, alongside the technical skillset and learned experiences, you can make your way to the executive chef position.  A typical line cook career path is highlighted below.

Line cooks are the backbone of every kitchen. They are in charge of prepping, cooking and handling their food in their assigned area properly for the ultimate dining experience. Most cooks learn their skills through on-the-job training and related work experience.

Food Preparation

Line cooks are in charge of properly handling and  preparing food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, marinating, etc., depending on the specific food. They cook, grill, fry, sauté

Maintain Cleanliness and Organization

Line cooks must maintain cleanliness of their station and the kitchen to ensure food safety. They must clean and sanitize before, during and after their shift as well as restock food items and necessary supplies.

Communicate with Team Members

Line cooks must communicate well with other line cooks and the head chef to ensure dishes are prepared correctly. They must step up to  help other line cooks, and ensure proper levels of food items and equipment in the kitchen.

• Willingness to learn
• Understanding of food and knife handling and cooking methods 
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Being able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Performing tasks with accuracy and speed
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment 

According to the  Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2,571,700 employed line cooks in 2019 with a 10% projected job growth outlook from 2019-2029 which is much faster than average.  

80% of minimum wage workers are eligible for promotion in less than a year, and 100% are eligible in less than two years.

*Statistics have been taken from  the Bureau of Labor Statistics