s culinary vision by bringing Mediterranean flavors, wood-fired cooking techniques, vibrant seafood offerings, and seasonal ingredients... ...Oversee all back-of-house operations, including supervision of line cooks, pre…
Hospitality & Food · Cincinnati, OH
Line Cook jobs in Cincinnati, OH
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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$13–$26/hr
Typical pay range
$38k
Median, full-time
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ABOUT LORENA A new Mediterranean dining experience is coming, inspired by fire, flavor, and coastal hospitality. Lorena is a modern Mediterranean brasserie that blends wood-fired meats, vibrant seafood, fresh ingredients…
Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our su…
$85k - $90k
Position Title: CHEF MGR, SR Salary: $85000 - $90000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees…
snacks and a little too much ice cream. Our second experience, is an immersive 12 course tasting menu at our chefs counter where we cook and serve guests an incredible story representing time and place from our Midwester…
$15 - $19 per hour
Lodge Retirement Community A Caring Place Healthcare Group Facility Pay Rate: $15-$19/hour If you’re passionate about People Caring For and About People, this role is for you! Make a meaningful impact every day by helpin…
$60k - $65k
Aramark Sports & Entertainment is looking to hire an Executive Sous Chef to support our culinary operations at a large multi-sport complex in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for developing and ex…
adjust daily schedule according to business levels. Oversee all cooking operations, including methods of preparation, portion control,... ...to ensure proper food preparation and timing. Ensure daily line checks are perf…
experience, which will compel our guests to become raving fans and create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Line cooks are responsible for prepping ingredients and assembling dishes according company…
experience which will compel our guests to become raving fans and create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Prep Cooks are responsible to cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, se…
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What line cooks earn in Cincinnati
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $13–$17 | $28k–$35k |
| Mid level | $16–$21 | $33k–$43k |
| Senior | $20–$26 | $41k–$54k |
Adjusted for the Cincinnati 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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