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Ocean Healthcare

Cook (Nursing Home)

Galloway, NJ · On-site

$19/hr

We are looking for a professional cook to work with the flow of food from deliver to point of service. Cook duties will play a key role in providing gourmet meals to our loved residents.

Americano Italian Steak House

Line Cook

Bayonne, NJ

$20 - $22/hr

We are looking for an highly experienced professional cook to join our team. Someone able to work in a high-volume restaurant, with speed, organization, consistency, excellent execution. Candidate is ...

Cottage Health

Cook I

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$21 - $30.10/hr

Minimum: 3 years of experience as a professional cook. * Preferred: 5+ years of experience as a professional cook. About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the ...

REH Services, LLC

Cook II

Salt Lake City, UT

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Cook II We are looking for a professional Cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and to set up stations for menu. Cook duties will consist of assisting the executive and sous chef ...

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Buckskin's Saloon

Line/Grill Cook

Sedalia, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

We are looking for a professional cook to prepare food to exact specifications and to set up stations for menu. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer ...

Certified Hospitality

Hotel Cook

Brookhaven, MS · On-site

$10.75 - $14.50/hr

Hotel Cook We are looking for a professional cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and brand standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer ...

Certified Hospitality

Hotel Cook

Starkville, MS · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

Hotel Cook We are looking for a professional cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and brand standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer ...

Buckskin's Saloon

Line/Grill Cook

Sedalia, CO

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

We are looking for a professional cook to prepare food to exact specifications and to set up stations for menu. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer ...

Session Taco - Crossroads

Line Cook

Kansas City, MO

$17/hr

The Line Cook is a professional cook whose job is to produce all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications, recipes and techniques of the company.

Certified Hospitality

Hotel Cook

Lucedale, MS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.75/hr

Hotel Cook We are looking for a professional cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and brand standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer ...

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How much do professional cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectProfessional CookLine Cook
CredentialsMay require culinary certifications or trainingOften no formal certification required
Work EnvironmentVaries from restaurants to catering, more supervisory rolesPrimarily kitchen station work in restaurants
Employer & Industry UsageUsed broadly across food service sectorsCommonly used in restaurant kitchens
Job FocusOversees food prep, manages kitchen operationsPrepares specific dishes on the line

While both roles involve cooking, a Professional Cook often has broader responsibilities, including supervision and menu planning, whereas a Line Cook focuses on preparing dishes at a specific station in the kitchen. The Professional Cook typically requires more training or certification and may work in diverse food service settings, while the Line Cook is primarily hands-on in restaurant kitchens.

What does a professional cook do?

A professional cook prepares, cooks, and presents food in restaurants, hotels, or other food service establishments. They follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, and may specialize in specific cuisines or techniques. Strong skills in knife work, time management, and knowledge of kitchen equipment are essential for the role.

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What states have the most Professional Cook jobs?

States with the most job openings for Professional Cook jobs include:

Infographic showing various Professional Cook job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Food Service Professional (Cook/Cashier)

Perkins Local School District

Sandusky, OH • On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

4.5 Hr Food Service Professional (Cook/Cashier)
Furry Assignment

8:30 am - 1:30 p.m.
Computer/PaySchools experience preferred
 



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