Line Cook Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

A line cook is responsible for prepping, cooking, and plating menu items in a restaurant. Depending on the size and needs of a particular restaurant, one or multiple line cooks may work in the kitchen at a given time. If multiple line cooks are working, they may take turns manning different prep stations. Line cooks work under the guidance of the executive chef, and typically recreate menu items according to the executive chef’s specifications. Line cooks are also responsible for keeping their stations clean and restocking kitchen items when supplies run low.

You might hire a line cook to:

Prep, cook, and plate menu items
Work with the back-of-house team to complete menu items in an assembly line
Sanitize kitchen stations and maintain overall kitchen cleanliness

Restock ingredients, and organize the pantry and fridge

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Ability to chop, prepare, and cook food items	Food-handling certification in country of employment
Knowledge of basic food and kitchen safety best practices	Advanced knowledge of the food and beverage industry
Team-oriented outlook	Prior restaurant or food service experience
Strong attention to detail	Familiarity with a range of cooking techniques
Time management skills	Practiced knife and food-preparation skills