baked bagel bakery and sandwich shop in Queen Village is looking for some smart, dedicated people to join our team. We are hiring a LINE COOK with at least 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE in a fast paced restaurant environment. Must…
Hospitality & Food · Philadelphia, PA
Line Cook jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$15–$30/hr
Typical pay range
$44k
Median, full-time
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We are currently seeking an experienced line cook to join our team of friendly, hardworking professionals. Hours are flexible but usually amount to about 45 per week over the course of 4 days of work. Our cuisine is cont…
welcome you to apply to become part of a growing restaurant group & assist in providing top-of-the- line culinary experiences across Philadelphia. Job Title: Line Cook We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Line Cook to…
$18 - $22 per hour
Bad Brother is looking to add a line cook to our back-of-house team. We currently have both full-time and part-time positions available. Full-Time: 37–40 hours per week Part-Time: 20–30 hours per week Typical shifts begi…
The Board and Brew is seeking to hire a quality line cook to the team! We offer competitive pay and have 401k and health insurance available. SUNDAY AVAILABILITY IS A REQUIREMENT OF HIRE. Qualified candidates should have…
Join Our Team as a LINE/ FRY COOK! Looking for Reliable Openers (8am start) and/or Potential Late Night Line Cooks (until 1am shift) - and all times in between, depending on your availability. We are Focusing on a Reliab…
Landmark Hospitality is currently looking for Prep Cook|Line Cook to join our team! Landmark Hospitality is a leader in the hospitality industry, that owns and operates unique and iconic venues such as the Liberty House,…
have been operating for almost 15 years. We are a scratch kitchen open 7 days a week. We are looking for an experienced and reliable line cook to join our team. Full time hours are available. Applicant must be available…
Line Cook with grill, fryer, and prep skills in an exciting atmosphere. At Lucky’s Roadside Stand we take great pride in our award-winning burgers, hot dogs, mak & cheese, tots, and fries. Line cooks perform necessary du…
from you, develop you, care for you, and succeed with you. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Overview The Line Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of assigned station. They prepare…
Cicala at The Divine Lorraine is seeking full time cooks for the pasta station (and also pizza station in Sorellina). Skills should include light butchering/portioning, sauce making, basic knife and prep skills, cleanlin…
celebrates local food ways, circular ingredient usage, and scratch cooking. The experience is built around casual elegance and an inviting... ...respect for standards and systems What We’re Looking For Line Cooks interes…
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What line cooks earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$20 | $32k–$41k |
| Mid level | $19–$24 | $39k–$50k |
| Senior | $23–$30 | $48k–$63k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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