Line Cook Jobs in Amherst, 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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Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Chicopee, MA (16 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicopee, MA (16 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview Join Our Team as Sandwich Artist/Cashier at Subway! Are you an energetic individual who loves the buzz of a busy crowd? Subway is looking for a vibrant Sandwich Artist/Cashier to bring...

Kitchen Assistant

  • South Hadley, MA (10 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • South Hadley, MA (10 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

Kitchen Assistant remote type - In-Person locations - Mount Holyoke College - Main Campus time type - Full time job requisition id - R-... Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Full time...

Cook

  • South Hadley, MA (10 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • South Hadley, MA (10 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

ing, steaming, baking, frying, and grilling/broiling. Assurance of accurate allergen information and ingredient labeling....

Prepared Foods Team Cook

  • Northampton, MA (9 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Northampton, MA (9 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

EASTHAMPTON Prepared Foods Team Cook Temporary Requires open availability, including evenings and weekends. Purpose: Prepare and cook deli food while providing prompt, friendly, helpful customer...

Cook Full Time/Part Time

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 hours ago

Cook Full Time/Part Time (Indian Orchards) Brickhouse Tavern Main St. near Parker St. compensation: Wages above industry average employment type: experience level: mid level job title: line cook FullTime...

Food Service Worker Part-time

  • Leeds, MA (13 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Leeds, MA (13 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago

This Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center within VISN 1. This position is part time work at 16 hours a week. To...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Full Time)

  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirement : Prior grill cook experience is required. Perks: Free parking, uniform provided, discounted meals, and safety shoes!...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Easthampton, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Easthampton, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Chef de Partie

  • Hadley, MA (6 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hadley, MA (6 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Chef de Partie role is an ATL level leadership role in Prepared Foods focused on driving culinary excellence and hospitality experience on the Retail Floor. The CDP is a Retail Floor Venue...

Part time line cook

  • Sunderland, MA (8 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunderland, MA (8 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Part time line cook (Sunderland) Bridgeside Grille 9 Amherst Rd compensation: $19 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line cook Looking for a part time line cook. 3 shifts (Tues...

Line Cook - 4 Days a Week - $20+ an hour - Plus Tips $

  • Montague, MA (12 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montague, MA (12 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 days ago

a full time experience line cook....

Short Order Cook

  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 days ago

We require someone who is EXPERIENCED with grill, fryer and prep skills. The Tavern gets extremely busy so you must be able to work calmly and efficiently in a rapidly paced environment....

Cook - Longmeadow School Nutrition

  • Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Line Cook

  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Come join the Outback Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Line Cooks Wanted Northampton BREWERY

  • Northampton, MA (9 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Northampton, MA (9 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Northampton Brewery is looking for Line Cooks to join our team....

Demographic Data for Amherst, MA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Amherst, MA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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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