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Thinking of applying for a line cook job but was wondering if you start at 10:00 or if its earlier? Also is full time available for line cooks?
2 answers - Asked By: Brett - 9/20/2011
I recently applied for a job for a line cook at Olive Garden, however I have no experience. What can I do to increase my chance of getting the job. I don't want to look like a fool when I talk to the manager and tell him I have no experience at a restaurant. Thanks
1 answer - Asked By: Sugi - 6/26/2008
It's a family dining restaurant, not a fast food joint. No experience is required but I would like to come off as competent as well as have an idea what I'm doing. What kind of interview questions should I expect? Should I memorize things like the types of steak, the differences between rare/medium/welldone? Can you tell me what a line cook really does? Are they general cooks who prepare nearly everything on the menu or are they specialized on specific dishes?
2 answers - Asked By: Tim - 7/24/2012
I'm 19 and I have experience working as a line cook in a restaurant similar to Olive Garden but I don't have any college culinary experience.
1 answer - Asked By: Jesse B - 4/3/2010
I am applying for a job in Pt. Pleasant, NJ as a line cook. I have not Professional experience but I did go to a 2 year school for culinary arts. Full menu plus catering. What is the starting wage for this job?
1 answer - Asked By: Justin - 6/28/2011
Hello! I'm an 18 year old aspiring chef. I just completed the baking and patisserie course at Le Cordon Bleu, and plan on starting the culinary course the next time it's offered. My question is, how long does it take to get used to the high stress and fast kitchen. I don't have any experience in the commercial kitchen and would just like some insight on how it all works. Do you have your love of food after working as a line cook? I am fully willing to start from the bottom and work my way up. Thank you so much in advance!
6 answers - Asked By: Lydia - 4/26/2013
I got called to interview at a pastry boutique as a line cook and possibly a server, and I don't know what would be a good outfit to wear. I'm an 18-year old girl.
1 answer - Asked By: Rosy - 9/7/2009
So on my recent jobs it would say that I was a line cook for a Italian reateraunt (my dads) and I feel bad cause its basically like him paying me. So I would like a job tha will pay in between $10-$20 dollars. Thanks!
2 answers - Asked By: - 2/18/2011
I might be getting a job as a line cook at earls restaurant. How much do you think I will get payed and do restaurants split tips now a days or was that stopped. It is a pretty expensive place to eat, most meals averaging about $18. Min wage where I live is $8.80. Thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: J G - 5/25/2009
I might be getting a job as a line cook at earls restaurant. How much do you think I will get payed and do restaurants split tips now a days or was that stopped. It is a pretty expensive place to eat, most meals averaging about $18. Min wage where I live is $8.80. Thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: J G - 5/25/2009
I might be getting a job as a line cook at earls restaurant. How much do you think I will get payed and do restaurants split tips now a days or was that stopped. It is a pretty expensive place to eat, most meals averaging about $18. Min wage where I live is $8.80. Thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: J G - 5/25/2009
Lets say I want to get a culinary arts certificate from Cordon Bleu, what are the chances I will get a job as a prep cook/line cook?
1 answer - Asked By: Shrich - 12/15/2011
I'm a line cook and have worked as a bartender too. And I know that cruise ships need those kinds of jobs filled. But where do I go to apply?
3 answers - Asked By: - 7/21/2009
Kyriaki Greek Eatery just opened up and we are im need of line cooks.We are doing great but we need extra hands in the back. Great staff and family owned. Great location. Start soon!
1 answer - Asked By: Nikoleta Giannakopoulos - 8/14/2011
I currently work in fast food. Making a tad over 8 an hour. However I'm interviewing with a casual chain establishment. I was wondering what that may pay for an entry level line cook?
4 answers - Asked By: Honest Hard Worker - 7/17/2008
I applied at a local country club to be a line cook and I was wondering how difficult it would be considering the type of food is things like fries, chicken tenders, and hamburgers, slads
2 answers - Asked By: Ben - 4/18/2011
Asking on behalf of a friend seeking work in grocery, fast food, waitressing, line cook positions, or other basic employ. She has had a lot of difficulty and I don't know if that's just the economy or if the tattooes may be an issue. They are not very big but they are there just the same. And if they are a potential liability, are there particular jobs that may be more "tattoo-friendly"? I hope to get more answers, but the answers so far are much appreciated. I hope to get more answers, but the answers so far are much appreciated. Also, would flesh-covered ink tattoos to cover up the old tattoos be a feasible alternative? I would hope that the bartending option was feasible, but I am curious about their options. Thanks again!
4 answers - Asked By: MorningLightMountain - 3/18/2013
I'm going to college for an associate's in Culinary Arts and until recently I thought I wanted to be a line cook, and eventually a chef at a restaurant. But at the same time I kind of want to consider other jobs, possibly something with more regular hours (not that I don't love cooking until 2 AM). I'd like to have time for a family and maybe an occasional vacation? And a decent paying salary would be nice. Any jobs that require a culinary degree that would fit this? Also, I'm going to get an associate's in a field of management after I get my CA degree. So maybe that would help?
3 answers - Asked By: Christa - 1/1/2013
I am 17 and looking fo a different job than the one I have now, just wondering if I would be legally able to work as a line cook there. Drinking age is 19 years old.
3 answers - Asked By: Ben - 5/29/2012
I want to get some money being a line cook or prep worker at some restaurant to get a feel for the business. The problem is that every restaurant calls for at least one years experience. How do you start your experience? Is the only way to start out as a dish washer and then work your way up? Is there another way?
5 answers - Asked By: jlebowski245 - 6/29/2007
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