Line Cook Interview Questions in United States

"Line cooks need to handle the long hours and physically demanding work of an industrial kitchen. Expect to answer questions about your culinary knowledge, past work history, and willingness to work long shifts under heavy stress. Though no formal education is required to be a line cook, a culinary degree may help you land the job if the restaurant is particularly well known."

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Wendy's
Line Cook was asked...May 3, 2012

Have you ever worked in food before?

4 Answers

No, but I would be willing to learn.

Yes. .I love dealing with all different kinds of food

Yes. .I love dealing with all different kinds of food

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Marriott International
Line Cook was asked...October 7, 2009

What are the 5 mother sauces?

4 Answers

Bechamel Veloute Espognole Hollandaise tomoto

Beschemel,espagnole,velouté,hollandaise,tamato

I was only able to respond with 3 couldn't remember the other 2. Unfortunatly that could have been the reason why I didn't get the job. Less

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KFC
Line Cook was asked...October 15, 2020

what days are you available for work

3 Answers

Any day any hours

Monday-Saturday

yes

PURE Canadian Gaming

How long have you been working in this industry?

3 Answers

One year.

I been working in industries for 10 +

Am really hoping to get on track with the rest of the team, This one of my favorite dreams. Less

The Ballroom Bowl
Line Cook was asked...January 6, 2013

what would you like to do with yourself?

2 Answers

I love to push to the top be on top of my Game when i am Cooking

I doubt most people have an answer for this.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurants
Line Cook was asked...December 6, 2015

What did you love about your last job?

2 Answers

that fact that we as a team we're more like a family everyone cared for one another Less

Take care of my gust make Shore they were happy

Olive Garden Italian Restaurants

Do I have reliable transportation.

2 Answers

Yes I do Ian available almost anytime you need me just let me no ahead of time.

Yes and open availability

BJ's Restaurants

What is the Hierarchy of food?

2 Answers

Chiken ,beef,pork & fish

Chicken beef or pork fish ready to eat foods chicken being on bottom

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

What is your availability?

2 Answers

Tell them how much you can work

Any time

Denver Zoo
Line Cook was asked...August 23, 2019

Availability

2 Answers

Truthfully. Pull no punches. Be openand upfront.

Anytime

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