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Hospitality & Food · Sacramento, CA
Line Cook jobs in Sacramento, CA
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 actively recruiting experienced, reliable, and proactive House Managers & Family Assistants to support families across Sacramento. These roles focus on keeping households running smoothly through organization, lig…
$16.9 - $17.9 per hour
order • Transport and deliver catering food and beverage with all vital supplies and equipment • Set up chairs, tables, buffet lines and other event equipment as requested in banquet event order • Replenish Food and Beve…
Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters is growing and looking for new team members. Baristas and/or Customer Service Professional Multi Award Winning Sacramento Coffee Roaster with 3 Retail Cafes and multiple wholesale customers…
include removing dishes (plates and flatware) from the tables and washing them. You will be asked to reset and prepare tables, clean cook stations, kitchen appliances, and machines. Our goal is to employ a person with ex…
Learn More about Prelude Kitchen & Bar located in Downtown Sacramento: Are you prepared to become an integral part of a team, rather than just clocking in for another job? Here at Prelude Kitchen & Bar, we are not just a…
Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors. The Woodlake Senior Living, located in Sacrament…
$17 - $18 per hour
Position: Server Part-Time Position Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly Oakmont of Fair Oaks is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Managed by Oakmont Management Group,we provide…
Learn More about Prelude Kitchen & Bar located in Downtown Sacramento: Are you prepared to become an integral part of a team, rather than just clocking in for another job? Here at Prelude Kitchen & Bar, we are not just…
$17 - $18 per hour
Position: Dishwasher - Part Time/ On- Call Shifts, Time, and Days: Varying Schedule, Morning Shift (8a-2p) Pay Range: $17-18/hour Oakmont of El Dorado Hills is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully…
$24 - $25 per hour
food service and/or management preferred ~Prefer six (6) months of experience working in a restaurant or similar environment as a Cook ~Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils typically found in fa…
$17 - $18 per hour
Position: Server Shifts, Time, and Days: Various Days, Various Shifts (6a-2p, 11:30a-7:30p, and/or 4:30-8p) Pay Range: $17.00 - $18.00/ hour Oakmont of El Dorado Hills is a premier senior living community situated on a b…
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What line cooks earn in Sacramento
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 Sacramento 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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