Master cook vs line cook/dishwasher

The differences between master cooks and line cook/dishwashers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a master cook and a line cook/dishwasher. Additionally, a master cook has an average salary of $34,732, which is higher than the $34,435 average annual salary of a line cook/dishwasher.

The top three skills for a master cook include kitchen equipment, customer service and culinary. The most important skills for a line cook/dishwasher are food handling, cleanliness, and dishwashers.

Master cook vs line cook/dishwasher overview

	Master Cook	Line Cook/Dishwasher
Yearly salary	$34,732	$34,435
Hourly rate	$16.70	$16.56
Growth rate	16%	16%
Number of jobs	149,906	133,370
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	4	4

Master cook vs line cook/dishwasher salary

Master cooks and line cook/dishwashers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Master Cook	Line Cook/Dishwasher
Average salary	$34,732	$34,435
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $26,000 And $44,000
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Differences between master cook and line cook/dishwasher education

There are a few differences between a master cook and a line cook/dishwasher in terms of educational background:

	Master Cook	Line Cook/Dishwasher
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Master cook vs line cook/dishwasher demographics

Here are the differences between master cooks' and line cook/dishwashers' demographics:

	Master Cook	Line Cook/Dishwasher
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 78.2% Female, 21.8%	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 9.5% White, 51.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 8.1% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between master cook and line cook/dishwasher duties and responsibilities

Master cook example responsibilities.

Inventory and run register, check merchandise in when arrive in facility.
Mentore cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
Contribute innovated ideas for new and unique cuisine and presentation techniques.
Maintain and follow proper hygiene and sanitation standards.

Line cook/dishwasher example responsibilities.

Operate mixers and manage ingredients to meet product quality and uniformity standards.
Maintain superb conditions of all grills, fryers, prep areas, and work spaces in the kitchen.
Have to follow certain steps for battering prior to cooking, and use a timer for the fryers for fry.
Leverage teamwork to fully utilize kitchen staff to generate remarkable food and service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Operate dishwasher to fully sanitize incoming dishes and silverware.
Prepare food items with special attention to individual orders concerning allergies and temperatures.

Master cook vs line cook/dishwasher skills

Common master cook skills

Kitchen Equipment, 19%
Customer Service, 18%
Culinary, 12%
Food Quality, 7%
Food Products, 6%
Cooking Techniques, 5%

Common line cook/dishwasher skills

Food Handling, 35%
Cleanliness, 32%
Dishwashers, 25%
Kitchen Equipment, 3%
Culinary, 2%
Line Cooks, 1%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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