# Line Cook

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/line-cook

A Line Cook works a specific station in a professional kitchen -- grill, saute, prep, or fry -- preparing dishes to spec quickly and consistently during service under the direction of a sous chef or chef de cuisine. Strong knife skills, food preparation speed, and time management are essential to keep pace during rushes, along with strict adherence to food safety standards. This is typically an entry-to-mid-level restaurant kitchen role that serves as a training ground toward sous chef and higher culinary positions.

Top skills: [Food Safety](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/food-safety), [Knife Skills](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/knife-skills), [Time Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/time-management)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Grill Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/grill-cook), [Prep Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/prep-cook)
- Often leads to: [Sous Chef](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/sous-chef)

## Similar roles

[Assistant Baker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/assistant-baker), [Baker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/baker), [Grill Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/grill-cook), [Kitchen Porter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/kitchen-porter), [Pastry Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/pastry-cook), [Prep Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/prep-cook)

## Open Line Cook roles (14)

- [Line Cook](https://seaworldentertainment.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SEA/job/SeaWorld-Orlando/Line-Cook_JR127049) at [United Parks & Resorts](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/united-parks-resorts) — Orlando, FL (listed on United Parks & Resorts's own careers site)
- [Line Cook](https://livenation.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LNExternalSite/job/New-Orleans-LA-USA/Line-Cook_JR-86503) at [Live Nation Entertainment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/live-nation-entertainment) — New Orleans, LA (listed on Live Nation Entertainment's own careers site)
- [Line Cook](https://mymvw.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MVW/job/Sheraton-Vistana-Villages/Line-Cook_JR92407) at [Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/marriott-vacations-worldwide-corporation) — Sheraton Vistana Villages (listed on Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation's own careers site)
- [Line Cook](https://global.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/globalpartnerscareers/job/Waterbury-CT---Alltown/Food-Service-Associate_R0011359) at [Global Partners](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/global-partners) — Waterbury, CT (listed on Global Partners's own careers site)
- [Line Cook - Polaris Dave & Buster's](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fb07f27d-e1f1-453a-80d0-6e45a0a32c5b/line-cook-polaris-dave-buster-s-at-dave-buster-s) at [Dave & Buster's](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dave-buster-s) — Polaris, OH, $11 – $17 / hour
- [Part-Time Line Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/f7e12b03-cfbb-4f22-8b6a-72483683eeef/part-time-line-cook-at-century-theatres) at [Century Theatres](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/century-theatres) — Part-time, Asheville, NC, $15 – $18 / hour
- [Line Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bf07df5b-26d9-44a2-a07d-e926ad79f9ec/line-cook-at-ariens) at [Ariens](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ariens) — Wi - Brillion, $22 / hour
- [Line Cook](https://apply.workable.com/j/B744D31FE7/apply) at [Willett Distillery](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/willett-distillery) — Bardstown, KY (listed on Willett Distillery's own careers site)
- [Line Cook / Prep Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/00100d5e-dc29-40c2-9a40-1824616aa857/line-cook-prep-cook-at-dave-buster-s) at [Dave & Buster's](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dave-buster-s) — Full-time, Freehold, NJ, $16 – $19 / hour
- [Full-Time Line Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/db1d5949-e472-4246-8619-0d2a204df550/full-time-line-cook-at-century-theatres) at [Century Theatres](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/century-theatres) — Full-time, Asheville, NC, $15 – $18 / hour

All 14 open roles: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs?q=Line%20Cook

## Likely next role (4)

Where Line Cooks commonly go next: [Sous Chef](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/sous-chef).

- [Sous Chef](https://mymvw.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MVW/job/The-Westin-Nanea-Ocean-Villas/Sous-Chef_JR93227) at [Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/marriott-vacations-worldwide-corporation) — The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas (listed on Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation's own careers site)
- [Sous Chef](https://seaworldentertainment.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SEA/job/SeaWorld-San-Antonio/Sous-Chef_JR129498) at [United Parks & Resorts](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/united-parks-resorts) — San Antonio, TX (listed on United Parks & Resorts's own careers site)
- [Sous Chef](https://pgatour.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TPCExternal/job/Norton-MA/Sous-Chef_R014715) at [Tournament Players Club](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/tournament-players-club) — Norton, MA (listed on Tournament Players Club's own careers site)
- [Sous Chef](https://ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/26100566/apply) at [Marriott International](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/marriott-international) — Charlotte, NC (listed on Marriott International's own careers site)

## Roles similar to Line Cook (16)

From [Assistant Baker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/assistant-baker), [Baker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/baker), [Grill Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/grill-cook), [Kitchen Porter](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/kitchen-porter), [Pastry Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/pastry-cook), [Prep Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/prep-cook).

- [Pastry Cook](https://basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Ozark-MO-Ozark-Mill/Pastry-Cook_R265223) at [Ranger Boats](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ranger-boats) — Ozark, MO (listed on Ranger Boats's own careers site)
- [Baker](https://ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/26110041/apply) at [Marriott International](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/marriott-international) — Phoenix, AZ (listed on Marriott International's own careers site)
- [Baker](https://eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/759323/apply) at [Albertsons](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/albertsons) — Santa Fe, NM (listed on Albertsons's own careers site)
- [Pastry Cook](https://mymvw.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MVW/job/Espacio-The-Jewel-of-Waikiki/Pastry-Cook_JR93473) at [Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/marriott-vacations-worldwide-corporation) — Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki (listed on Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation's own careers site)
- [Prep Cook](https://honorhealth.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HonorHealth_careers/job/Thompson-Peak-Medical-Center---7400-E-Thompson-Peak-Pkwy-Scottsdale-AZ-85255/Prep-Cook_JR11407) at [HonorHealth](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/honorhealth) (listed on HonorHealth's own careers site)
- [Baker](https://seaworldentertainment.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SEA/job/Busch-Gardens-Tampa/Baker_JR128561) at [United Parks & Resorts](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/united-parks-resorts) — Tampa, FL (listed on United Parks & Resorts's own careers site)
- [Baker](https://bagelbrands.wd504.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/bagelbrands/job/US---Tampa-FL-619-S-Dale-Mabry-Hwy/Baker_R190967) at [Einstein Bros. Bagels](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/einstein-bros-bagels) — Tampa, FL (listed on Einstein Bros. Bagels's own careers site)
- [Prep Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/f35d57f0-32f3-4427-816b-57746ad37ed7/prep-cook-at-century-theatres) at [Century Theatres](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/century-theatres) — Taylor, MI, $15 – $16 / hour
- [Decorator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/551ed1fe-571d-417e-98c7-ef4f206a0c54/decorator-at-brookshire-grocery-company) at [Brookshire Grocery Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/brookshire-grocery-company) — Shreveport, LA
- [Full Time Bakery Clerk](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e1bcfa17-9c42-41da-82c9-d6d9770925cb/full-time-bakery-clerk-at-bj-s-wholesale-club) at [BJ's Wholesale Club](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bj-s-wholesale-club) — Full-time, Willoughby, OH, $16 – $20 / hour

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