$19 per hour
ensure responsibly sourced, well‑managed seafood . Position Summary: As a Hot Line Chef for Team Tuna, you will play a pivotal role in our kitchen, responsible for cooking and plating hot‐food items beyond sushi. You’ll…
Hospitality & Food · Milwaukee, WI
Line Cook jobs in Milwaukee, WI
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
$39k
Median, full-time
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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…
Interviews, hires, trains, and develops team members according to Levy guidelines * Conducts regularly scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members * Promotes a coopera…
Line Cook at Leff's Lucky Town Are you a highly skilled and motivated cook looking for an immediate opportunity to showcase your talent in a fun and energetic environment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where you…
$10 - $13.5 per hour
Description Pizza Makers Extraordinaire Needed at Toppers Pizza - Become a Pizza Picasso! Our Pizza People are the heart and soul of our company, bringing great food and memorable experiences that friends and families co…
$10 - $14 per hour
sopapilla bites or churros. What an amazing experience you will have with us. ~ Job duties include but not limited to: Season and cook food according to recipes using personal judgment and experience. ~ Ensure the approp…
$40 per hour
The Line Cook at our fine dining French restaurant plays a crucial role in the execution of our culinary vision. As a member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes with precision,…
$85k - $95k
Description NextGen Hospitality Solutions is excited to announce an opening for an Executive Chef at our upscale steakhouse located in Milwaukee. This full-time, on-site position offers a unique opportunity to bring culi…
Job Overview Benny's Big Time Pizzeria would like to partner with an exceptional leader who loves to coach, cook great food, create fun new dishes and eat lots of pizza. We offer many benefits, including 2 weeks PTO, Blu…
stay, all over the city. The pace is fast, the standards are high, and the people are what make it work. About the Role The Line Cook is where the food happens. You own a station and put out every plate to standard — fas…
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What line cooks earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $13–$17 | $28k–$36k |
| Mid level | $16–$21 | $34k–$44k |
| Senior | $20–$26 | $42k–$55k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee 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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