Line Cook resume summary example
Line cook with four years of experience on the saute and grill stations in high-volume restaurants. Known for clean mise en place, consistent plating, and calm communication on a busy pass. Looking to join a scratch kitchen where I can keep growing toward a sous chef role.
Strong line cook resume bullets
- Ran the saute station for a 140-cover Friday and Saturday dinner service with consistent ticket times
- Prepped and portioned proteins and garnishes for the full line, cutting setup time by about 20 minutes
- Maintained walk-in organization using first in, first out and daily labeling for the whole line
- Cross-trained on grill, fry, and garde manger to cover call-outs without disrupting service
- Handled allergy tickets with strict station cleaning and clear communication to expo and servers
- Helped the sous chef test and roll out a seasonal menu of eight new dishes
- Kept station clean and organized through health inspections with no critical violations
- Mentored two new hires on recipes, plating specs, and station setup during their first weeks
Skills to list
Saute and grillFry stationGarde mangerKnife skillsMise en placeTicket timingFood safetyPlatingInventory rotationTeam communication
Tips that get you hired
- List the specific stations you have worked, not just the word cook, because hiring chefs scan for saute, grill, and fry
- Name the concept and volume, like a 150-seat steakhouse, so the reader can picture your pace
- Lead each bullet with a kitchen verb such as prepped, fired, plated, or broke down
- Include any certification you actually hold, such as a food handler card or ServSafe, near the top
- Keep it to one page and put your most recent kitchen first, even if the job was short
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