List of 26 Line Cook Interview Questions & Answers
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1.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
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The interviewer will be interested in learning about your long-term goals. Here is your opportunity to share with them that you have given these goals thought and have a direction in mind. Have fun with this answer!
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Describe the last time you made a difficult decision on the job as a Line Cook. What facts did you consider? How long did it take you to decide?
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The interviewer will be interested in learning how you make difficult decisions and how quickly you can adapt to change. Here is a great opportunity to share with the interviewer how you excelled at doing this in a previous role. Don't hesitate to brag about the decision you made or work you accomplished!
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3.
Why should we hire you?
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Interviewers want to understand the one thing that sets you apart from all of the other candidates applying for this job. Here is your opportunity to shine and stand out by confidently answering in a way that highlights your most valuable assets as a candidate. Where applicable, share your previous experiences that qualify you for the role you are interviewing for. Enthusiasm goes a long way!
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Are you efficient with your time?
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The interviewer will be interested to learn how you manage your time in the most effective way possible to do your job well. Take the opportunity to share specific examples about how you make the most of your time.
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5.
How many hours can you stand on your feet without a break?
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Be honest and straightforward about how long you can stand on your feet. If you have done 14 hour shifts, share this with the interviewer. Here is also an opportunity for you to clarify with the interviewer what is expected in terms of shifts, etc.
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6.
Do you work well under pressure?
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The interviewer will be interested to learn about your ability to work well under pressure. Share examples or past experiences where this has been a factor.
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What are your greatest weaknesses?
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Preparing for this question requires a little bit of self-awareness and strategy. You don't want to share that you have trouble working with difficult people or that you struggle with the details, as those are key aspects of your role. What you do want to focus on is a weakness that you could possibly turn into a strength. You want to share something that would not be detrimental to your role that you are working on improving. Being a people-pleaser or a perfectionist are great examples of weaknesses that could be turned into strengths. This example below goes from talking about a weakness to showing how it has helped create awareness and an ability to set boundaries. Always share what you are learning or have learned from your weakness. This shows your interviewer that you are adaptable and willing to grow.
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8.
What do you like least about being a Line Cook?
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Most of us have some piece of our job that we do not enjoy as much as the other pieces of our job. The key is to share this without complaining about it. When asked this question, laugh, and humbly tell the interviewer what you like least. Reassure the interviewer that you really like being a line cook, and you will happily do this part of the job because it comes with the role.
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9.
Why did you choose to become a Line Cook?
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You can answer this from a more personal perspective to allow the interviewer to get to know you a bit better. Talk to the interviewer about where your passion for the job comes from. Most of the time, people who genuinely love their jobs are great at it!
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10.
What do you like best about being a Line Cook?
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The interviewer would like to know what the favorite aspects of this job are for you. Here is your opportunity to share what elements of the role of a line cook interest you most.
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11.
What are your greatest strengths?
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This is the time to discuss the talent you offer, and employers want to see that you know yourself and work within your strengths. Jump right in offering your key strength! Next, talk about how you use this strength in the workplace! Whatever your strength may be, link it back to how it positively impacts the school.
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12.
How are your communication skills?
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Ideally, the interviewer is looking for an all-rounder with all the required skills and have wonderful communication skills. As there will always be stiff competition and other candidates nipping at your heals you have to come over with your answers in the best way possible so prepare beforehand.
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13.
Do you work well on a team?
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Share with the interviewer your ability to work on a team and where applicable, what behaviors you conduct to help the overall team.
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14.
How do you deal with heavy loads of stress?
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The interviewer needs to hear that you can handle a little stress in your work. Simply tell the interviewer that you are accustomed to meeting deadlines, having a busy workload, and working under stress. Be sure to mention that you never let stress get the best of you, and you know how to delegate work to the right people to help you manage your workload.
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15.
How did you fill downtime at your last job?
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The interviewer will be interested in learning how you spend your downtime and you will want to share ways you go outside of the scope of your role to help the team or learn how to do your job better. Here is your opportunity to highlight all of the extra work you have done in the past and tie it into your overall work ethic.
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16.
Think about the last time your manager critiqued your work. How did you respond?
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The interviewer will be interested in learning how you receive and respond to feedback. Share how you plan to approach situations like this and highlight any areas you have been proactive to gain insight or feedback from you manager.
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17.
How do you handle complaints about meals you have prepared?
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The interviewer will be interested in how you hear and respond to complaints. A line cook's work is successful if the client enjoys the meal. Share any techniques you apply to resolve the complaint promptly.
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18.
What do you know about our restaurant?
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With any job interview, it is crucial to understand the restaurant you are applying to. We recommend visiting the establishment to learn key information such as the menu, staff and story. If you have a favorite dish, be sure to share this with the interviewer.
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19.
Why are you the best candidate for this position?
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The objective for this question is to determine the one unique thing that sets you apart from the rest of the candidates in the applicant pool.
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20.
Describe your experience with prep-work, cleaning, and working on the line.
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The interviewer wants to find out how much you know about your work and what experience you have had previously. This is a great opportunity to highlight past experiences and information about tasks you have accomplished in the line cook environment.
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21.
Tell me about a time when you had to work at a steady pace putting things in sequence. What did you do? What happened when you got tired?
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This is another question aimed at determining how well you know your work. Be specific as to what you believe is the right set of activities to ensure a steady pace putting things in sequence.
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22.
If you have different orders and you are on the line alone, how will you manage that?
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This is your opportunity to share with the interviewer any specific examples where you had to manage a heavy workload with a shortage in staff. Reiterate your ability to perform under pressure and share how you overcame the challenge.
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23.
Why did you choose this profession?
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Every career decision starts with a 'why'. Here is your opportunity to share with the interviewer what specifically a career in the food industry makes you tic!
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24.
What strategies do you apply in order to keep yourself organized?
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The interviewer will be interested in learning about different strategies you have applied stay organized on the job. Recall instances where you applied methods to maintain organization and the importance you place on doing this well.
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25.
Do you think a cook needs mathematical skills?
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The interviewer will be interested in learning about how you view math skills in your role as a line cook. Think of instances where you apply mathematical or financial skills. This is your opportunity to highlight how you apply these skills in your work.
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26.
Explain a time when you faced a difficult situation and how you dealt with it?
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The interviewer will be interested in learning about a challenging situation you encountered and what you did to overcome it. Take the opportunity to shine and share an instance that you proactively solved a difficult situation.
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