$22 - $24 per hour
Line Cook – YAFO Kitchen | South Park - Gov Morrison 721 Gov Morrison St, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA $22.00 - $24.00 per hour (Base plus tips) At YAFO Kitchen, our team is the cornerstone of our success, and we're currentl…
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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Line Cook | Midwood Smokehouse | Park Road Shopping Center 540 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour depending on experience Friday-Sunday availability a must! Midwood Smokehouse is dedicated…
$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…
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…
Line CookHospitality Starts Here: Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) , where hospitality is more than a job; it's a... ...change the hospitality industry, forever. THE ROLE As a line cook, you maintain h…
$16 - $19 per hour
biscuits consistently earn prestigious accolades, recognized as the "Best Biscuits" wherever we go. We’ve even graced the screens of The Cooking Channel's "Food Paradise." Operating seven days a week with a single-shift…
$14 - $17 per hour
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…
Main Responsibilities for a Breakfast Saute Line Cook: Consistently preparing great food fast. Cleaning and maintaining equipment and work area such as saute range, flat top, ovens, fridges and more. Assists the team by…
$23 per hour
Line Cook | Paco's Tacos and Tequila 6401 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA Pay: Up to $23.00 per hour Paco’s Tacos & Tequila is looking to add an experienced line cook to our team. We are known for giving Charlott…
$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…
and succeed with us. Our contemporary hotel, Embassy Suites Uptown Charlotte, has an opportunity for an entry level and experienced cook to assist our F&B department. Flexible to work AM & PM shifts (split shifts). Weeke…
Main Responsibilities of a Cook: Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking. Cooking and arranging food. Preparing meats and scoopables. Preparing grab and go meals. Cook Job Descripti…
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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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