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Cocinera Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Prep Cook

Birmingham, AL

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Metro Diner is an Equal Opportunity Employer We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen ...

Line Cook

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant ...

Line Cook

Madison, AL · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant ...

Prep Cook

Madison, AL

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant ...

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Madison, AL · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant ...

Egg / Breakfast Cook

Birmingham, AL

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant ...

Cocinera information

What is the difference between Cocinera vs Cocinero?

AspectCocineraCocinero
CredentialsTypically requires culinary training or experienceTypically requires culinary training or experience
Work EnvironmentOften works in kitchens, restaurants, or catering servicesOften works in kitchens, restaurants, or catering services
Industry UsageCommonly used in Spanish-speaking regions for female cooksCommonly used in Spanish-speaking regions for male cooks
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by those looking for female cook rolesOften searched by those looking for male cook roles

The main difference between Cocinera and Cocinero lies in gender-specific language used in Spanish. Both roles require similar skills, credentials, and work environments, with the distinction primarily in linguistic usage rather than job responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Cocinera job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, and 66% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Prep Cook

Metro Diner

Birmingham, AL

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Metro Diner rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


We are looking for friendly folks like you to join our family

With our Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner hours we're able to offer you a better quality of life with flexible scheduling, competitive benefits, no late nights and more! Paid vacation is available to hourly team members after meeting eligibility requirements.

NOW HIRING / Immediate Opportunities for

Full & Part Time, Day (AM) & Night (PM):

  • PREP COOKS

Established in 1992 as a family-owned eatery in Jacksonville, Florida, Metro Diner is among the nation's fastest-growing locally owned and operated family dining concepts, with over 60 locations east of the Mississippi.

Metro Diner is known for its warm, welcoming service, large portion sizes and serious diner food. Metro Diner has received many accolades, including features on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Cooking Channel's Cheap Eats.

We are united by our passion for treating people like special Guests in our home. We believe that people are driven to be part of something that gives them a strong sense of belonging, significance, and pride. We are more than just a Team of people working together, we are a Family. We know when we take care of our Family, they will take care of Metro Diner.

Metro Diner is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment. We're also looking for Jefe / Jefa who have back of house preparation / food prep / production experience. We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment.


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