Line Cook Jobs in Clark, NJ

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

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Cook with the Promise Academy...

Cook

  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (24 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Cook Job Reference Number: 30705 Employment Type: Part-Time Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Constellation State: New York (US-NY) The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced cook to...

Prep Cook - 1.5x Pay on Holidays

  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

As a Line Cook, you are a key part of that by creating delicious food for our customers, while getting to work with various cuisines from menus created by our famous Michelin-starred and Celebrity Chefs...

Prep Cook - Hiring Now

  • Jamesburg, NJ (20 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jamesburg, NJ (20 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

As a Line Cook, you are a key part of that by creating delicious food for our customers, while getting to work with various cuisines from menus created by our famous Michelin-starred and Celebrity Chefs...

Line Cook - Growth Opportunities

  • Port Reading, NJ (5 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Reading, NJ (5 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

As a Line Cook, you are a key part of that by creating delicious food for our customers, while getting to work with various cuisines from menus created by our famous Michelin-starred and Celebrity Chefs...

Restaurant Crew Member - $17/hr

  • Irvington, NJ (8 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ (8 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

As a Line Cook, you are a key part of that by creating delicious food for our customers, while getting to work with various cuisines from menus created by our famous Michelin-starred and Celebrity Chefs...

Bar menu/Deli style cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Need experienced cook, for Bar/Deli style menu 20$ an hour Hours are 5:30pm-1am approximately tuesday to saturday. 5 days. Very firm schedule. You have to be able to work these days. need- -Food...

Fine Dining Line Cooks

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Required to demonstrate basic knife skills and cutting methods for vegetables, herbs, fruits, potatoes....

Line Cook

  • Astoria, NY (21 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Astoria, NY (21 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Full time line cook position available Must have 2 years experience Sautee, salads, grill and fryer and brunch experience Must be Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday (all day) and Monday Please include...

Line Cook Grand Army Now Hiring

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Requirements 1-2 years minimum as a line cook (seafood experience preferred) Open-minded and flexible Self-driven and curious....

Line Cook Heritage Restaurant & Pizza Bar Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Heritage Restaurant & Pizza Bar - Now Hiring: Line Cook Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Part Time Line Cook

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

We are looking for a PART TIME EXPERIENCED LINE COOK, that can work ALL Positions in the Kitchen. We are a single owned restaurant with hands-on supportive owner, management and co-workers....

Grand Army South Seeks Line Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Requirements -1-2 years minimum as a line cook (seafood experience preferred) -Open-minded and flexible -Self-driven and curious....

line cook and Service for existing & New Location (Morningside)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

experienced cook for a Cafe / restaurant. at least 5 years of experience for 3-5 shifts, 7:00 - 4:00 Base offered salary is 17$ depending on skills

Grill/Saute Cook $20 to $23 Per Hours

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Clark, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Grill/Saute Cook $20-$23/hr full-time (40) hour workweek, (2) Days off, this is a year-round position in a fine dining French Restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - MUST be able to work the Grill and...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Clark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Clark, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
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 Clark, NJ
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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