Hospitality & Food · Memphis, TN

Line Cook jobs in Memphis, TN

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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$12–$25/hr
Typical pay range
$36k
Median, full-time
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Josephine Estelle · Germantown, TN · Full-time

Join the team at chefs Andy Michael's newest multilevel concept: Josephine Estelle and Rosie's Tavern. Line cooks seek to craft meaningful experiences for guests through adherence to the strict standards of the EnjoyAM R…

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Executive Chef

Compass Group · Memphis, TN
$75k - $90k

catering experience a plus ~ High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable ~ Institutional and batch cooking experiences ~ Hands-on chef experience a must ~ Comprehensive knowledge of food and…

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Executive Sous Chef - FedExForum

Compass Group · Memphis, TN

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be y…

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Pasta & Pastry Prep Cook

Josephine Estelle · Germantown, TN · Full-time, Part-time

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Pasta & Pastry Prep Cook to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for preparing fresh pasta, pastry components, desserts, and other kitchen prep items while mainta…

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GRILL COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group · Memphis, TN
$19 per hour

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Raymond James - 889 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38120. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday throu…

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Chef de Cuisine

Hog & Hominy · Memphis, TN · Full-time

The Chef de Cuisine is the leader of the kitchen and directly represents ownership. The primary responsibilities of the CDC are to monitor the financial and service systems of the kitchen to ensure within EnjoyAM standar…

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Chef de Cuisine

Catherine and Mary's · Memphis, TN · Full-time

Walk-Through (Done upon arrival every morning) General walk-through of kitchen Line Checks Cooler/Freezer walk-through Line checks (Before every service) Ensure cooks are performing as needed Maintain knowledge of every…

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EXECUTIVE CHEF - MEMPHIS, TN

Compass Group · Memphis, TN
$75k - $80k

catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experiences Hands-on chef experience a must Comprehensive knowledge of food and caterin…

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Line Cook

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen · Memphis, TN · Full-time, Part-time

Local Restaurant Group in East Memphis looking for cooks. Born and bred Memphians, Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman opened Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen in 2008 to feature innovative Italian cooking rooted in Southern trad…

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Line Cook

Kooky Canuck · Memphis, TN · Full-time, Part-time

Job Summary Cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking... ...will result in turning a consumer into a loyal guest. Bottom line: Smile, Ha…

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What line cooks earn in Memphis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $12–$16 $26k–$33k
Mid level $15–$19 $32k–$40k
Senior $19–$25 $39k–$51k

Adjusted for the Memphis 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

01 Prep Cook
02 Line Cook
03 Lead Line Cook
04 Sous Chef
05 Chef de Cuisine
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