$17 - $22 per hour
Monday Night Garden Co. (Charlotte, NC) is seeking an experienced cook to join our tight knit, growing team in our new pizza kitchen.... ...presentation, and quality standards at all times Clean and stock line station wi…
Hospitality & Food · Charlotte, NC
Line Cook jobs in Charlotte, NC
Line cooks work a station through service, prepping ingredients, firing dishes to ticket times, and keeping their area clean, stocked, and organized during the rush.
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$14–$27/hr
Typical pay range
$40k
Median, full-time
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Sauté\\Grill Line Cook| Mama Ricotta’s Mama Ricotta’s has been a staple in Charlotte’s dining scene since 1992, consistently recognized as one of the city’s top Italian restaurants. After more than 30 years of success, w…
Salad Line Cook| Little Mama’s Italian Little Mama’s Italian is coming to Cornelius! We are seeking a skilled and motivated Salad Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. This role is perfect for someone who thriv…
Lead Line CookHospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) , where hospitality is more than a job; it... ...the hospitality industry, forever. THE ROLE As a lead line cook, you maintain hi…
NOW HIRING FULL TIME & PART TIME COOK / KITCHEN TEAM MEMBER'S Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar/Thrive Restaurant Group is looking for the next team member to join our team and help love people with food in the neighbo…
Line Cook Hospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, yo…
At Rocket Farm Restaurants, the core philosophy that defines our culture is âWe serve the person who is serving the guest.â Our culture is not something we act out on the floor of the restaurant. It starts with how we tr…
$22 - $25 per hour
Line Cook – YAFO Kitchen | Ballantyne 15150 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (Base plus tips) At YAFO Kitchen, our team is the cornerstone of our success, and we're currently seeking a…
$20 per hour
Line Cook | Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria | Apex - South Park 3100 Apex Dr ste 104, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA Up to $20.00 per hour Calle Sol Latin Café is a vibrant and lively restaurant that brings the flavors of La…
$18 per hour
Mimosa Grill is looking for Line cooks who want to learn seasonal fun menus building the savory skills in a great learning evironment. We offer weekly pay, great benefits flexible schedule no late nights! $18 an hour to…
As a Line/ Prep Cook , you’ll bring our from scratch Italian kitchen experience to life through quality-driven cooking and consistent execution. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where each shift is…
$20 - $23 per hour
Members: paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), and paid time off Qualifications: · Previous line/ prep cook experience required · Currently open Tuesday…
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What line cooks earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $14–$18 | $29k–$37k |
| Mid level | $17–$22 | $35k–$45k |
| Senior | $21–$27 | $43k–$57k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Knife skillsStation organization (mise en place)Ticket-time managementGrill, saute, and fry stationsFood safety and sanitationPrep and portioningSpeed and consistencyTeam communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which stations have you worked, and which is your strongest?
Name them plainly: grill, saute, fry, pantry. Chefs staff lines by station, so an honest answer gets you placed where you will succeed.
How do you set up your mise en place before service?
Walk through your prep list, backups for the rush, and how you check par levels. Organization before service is the whole job in miniature.
What do you do when tickets stack up and you are in the weeds?
Say you communicate with the expo, call out realistic times, and work the board in order instead of panicking. Composure is what they are testing.
How do you keep food safe during a busy shift?
Mention temperatures, glove and cutting-board discipline, labeling, and time controls. Fluent basics signal real kitchen habits.
Tell me about a conflict with another cook during service. How was it resolved?
Keep it short: line tension is normal, you addressed it after service, and the shift got done. No drama in the retelling.
Can you work weekends, nights, and holidays?
This industry runs when others rest, so answer honestly. Reliability on the worst shifts is what earns station upgrades.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For line cooks specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List the stations you can run: grill, saute, fry, pantry, or expo.
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Include your food handler card or ServSafe certification; many states require it on day one.
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Quantify volume with covers per service or the size of the line you worked.
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Name the kitchens and cuisine styles, since a scratch kitchen reads differently than a chain.
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Mention prep skills like butchery, sauces, or baking that let you flex beyond the line.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Prep Cook
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Line Cook
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Lead Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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