Career fit quiz

Is Line Cook the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the line cook career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the line cook job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like cooking
Statement 2 of 8I work fast under pressure
Statement 3 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 4 of 8I can stand for long shifts
Statement 5 of 8I want to start working right away
Statement 6 of 8I want to become a chef
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–6 months on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $37,390 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Restaurant cooks prepare and cook dishes to order on stations such as grill, sauté and fry, following recipes and plating standards during service.

  • Prep ingredients for the station before service
  • Cook dishes to order following recipes
  • Plate food to presentation standards
  • Communicate with the expediter and other cooks
  • Monitor food temperatures and quality

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