Line Cook Jobs in Damariscotta, ME

A Line Cook, or Station Chef, is an integral part of the culinary team in a commercial kitchen. They are primarily responsible for preparing food items, following recipes, and cooking meals in their designated section. The position demands efficiency, ability to work under pressure, and strong attention to detail as they need to deliver high-quality food within a fast-paced environment. Line Cooks also maintain clean work areas, sanitize kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety standards are upheld.

Before becoming a Line Cook, a person might start their culinary career as a Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, or Prep Cook. Important skills for a Line Cook include cooking skills, knowledge of food safety, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. A certification in food handling or a degree from a culinary school is often required. Some also pursue additional certifications such as the ServSafe Food Handler certificate and Certified Culinarian (CC) certification from the American Culinary Federation to enhance their credentials and improve job prospects.

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Mine Oyster

Experienced Line Cook

  • Mine Oyster
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (13 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mine Oyster
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (13 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 14 hours ago

Are you a passionate and reliable Line Cook with experience working multiple stations in a fast-paced kitchen?...

Food Service Cook - Medomak Middle School

  • Waldoboro, ME (8 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waldoboro, ME (8 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Cook position which entails working in a kitchen at a middle school...

School Cook (K-5)

  • West Bath, ME (19 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Bath, ME (19 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 1 day ago

West Bath School School Cook The West Bath School (K-5) is seeking a school cook to work 5.5 hours per day, 5 days per week (or 27.5 hours per week), for up to 38 weeks of the year. The...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 2 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Cove's Edge - 26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543 Schedule : Full time and part time...

Cook

  • Nobleboro, ME (5 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nobleboro, ME (5 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 5 days ago

Cook Kieve Wavus Education Date Posted June 30, 2025 Location Nobleboro, ME Category Culinary / Nonprofit Job type Full-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Kieve Wavus Education empowers people to grow...

Kitchen Cook

  • Camden, ME (24 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Camden, ME (24 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 5 days ago

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques....

Cook

  • Camden, ME (24 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 5 days ago
  • Camden, ME (24 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 5 days ago

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques....

Experienced Line Cook wanted w/housing

  • Saint George, ME (14 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint George, ME (14 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 7 days ago

level job title: Cook Experienced Line Cook/ wanted for summer season....

Cook

  • Rockland, ME (19 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 29 days ago
  • Rockland, ME (19 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 29 days ago

at Woodlands Senior Living LLC in Rockland, Maine, United States Job Description Cook Rockland, ME ( Food Service Job Type Part-time Description Do you have an interest or background in working in...

Cook - Lincoln Hospital

  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 30+ days ago
  • Damariscotta, ME
  • 30+ days ago

Lincoln Hospital Service/Maintenance Support Req #: 31525 For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $5,000 sign on for Cooks! Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or...

Food Service Worker - Warren Community School

  • Warren, ME (14 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warren, ME (14 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Must have a background check and be fingerprinted. Must perform all...

Food Service Worker - Medomak Valley High School

  • Waldoboro, ME (8 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waldoboro, ME (8 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Regional School Unit 40 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. This is a part-time position (4 hrs/day) Must have a background check...

Kitchen Assistant

  • Bremen, ME (3 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bremen, ME (3 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Prior professional food service or cooking experience, solid knife skills, as well as baking experience and/or interest in baking, strongly preferred; Must be able to pass a federal background check...

Line Cook

  • Topsham, ME (23 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Topsham, ME (23 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for line cooks (concinero / cocinera) who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment...

Dietary Cook/Aide - Rumford Community Home

  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (13 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (13 miles from Damariscotta, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Rumford Community Home is seeking a...

Demographic Data for Damariscotta, ME

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Damariscotta, ME

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Damariscotta, ME offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.1%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Line Cooks in Damariscotta, ME
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%



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