Line Cook Jobs in Amesbury, MA

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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Cook

  • Lynnfield, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

, fryer, food processor, scales, meat slicerPhysical Requirements: - Ability to sit, stand for long periods, reach, push, pull and lift minimum of 20 pounds, stoop and kneel- Ability to grasp and use...

Cook

  • Newburyport, MA (4 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (4 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG, we are...

Part Time Lunch and Dinner Cook

  • Exeter, NH (7 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Exeter, NH (7 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 19 days ago

RiverWoods in Exeter is currently hiring for experienced Cook to join our Dining team! Enjoy working Part Time with paid days off without having to work late nights! Typical shifts run between...

Food Service Worker

  • Salem, MA (23 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Salem, MA (23 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Job Listing ID: 4306034 Job Title: Food Service Worker Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Salem Date Posted: 07/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift: Not Provided...

Line Cook - Reading Chili's

  • Reading, MA (23 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Reading, MA (23 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Cook

  • Peabody, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Peabody, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Job Duties: Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned Comply...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Danvers, MA (19 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Danvers, MA (19 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 1 day ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Lead Food Service Worker - Rye, New Hampshire School Nutrition

  • Rye, NH (14 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rye, NH (14 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines....

Cook - Wentworth Senior Living

  • Portsmouth, NH (16 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (16 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Healthcare Cook - Nourish Recovery, One Meal at a Time No Late Nights! Are you passionate about cooking and ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Join our healthcare nutrition team...

Lead Cook - Topsfield School Nutrition - Non union

  • Topsfield, MA (15 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Topsfield, MA (15 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago

School Cook - Fuel Young Minds with Every Meal! Now Hiring for Calendar Year 2025-2026! Monday-Friday | No Nights or Weekends! Are you passionate about cooking and looking for a job that aligns...

Food Service Worker - Rye Elementary and MS

  • Rye, NH (14 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rye, NH (14 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Coordinates all...

Cook Windsor Place of Wilmington

  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 5 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepare meals to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines....

First Cook

  • Lowell, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (22 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 6 days ago

May produce food and serve customers at an a la carte or may operate a grill station. 16....

Cook

  • South Hamilton, MA (16 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Hamilton, MA (16 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Food Service Worker

  • Exeter, NH (7 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Exeter, NH (7 miles from Amesbury, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Food Service Worker Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Unit Manager and Director of Food Services, food service staff prepares, produces, and serves a variety of foods from...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Amesbury, MA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Amesbury, MA 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 Amesbury, MA
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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