Line Cook Jobs in Englishtown, 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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Eagle Oaks Country Club

Saute Chef / Line Cook Steakhouse

Someone who is passionate about pasta and has a flair for crafting delicious Italian dishes Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, grill, and present a variety of hot food items for various meal...

Cook

  • Shrewsbury, NJ (16 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Shrewsbury, NJ (16 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Do you want to be part of a TEAM that changes lives? " I joined the team as a chef and knew Brandywine was a good fit right away. I was looking for a new career and a change from the restaurant...

Food Service Worker - Food & Nutrition - (HPW) - PT - Varied

  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pennington, NJ (23 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology....

Part Time Pizza Man & Part Time Line Cook

  • Old Bridge, NJ (8 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (8 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Pizza - Wednesday 10-9:30 Saturday 10-9:30 Sunday 11-9 Line Cook- Wednesday 10-9:30 Thursday 10-9:30 Friday 4-9:30 Saturday 4-9:30 Sunday 11-9 Experience is a MUST. Call or Text ......

Line Cook

  • Dunellen, NJ (23 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dunellen, NJ (23 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Food Service Worker

  • Long Branch, NJ (19 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Branch, NJ (19 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Food Service Worker Location: Monmouth Medical Center Department: Food Services Req#: ... Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Pay Range: $16.05 - $18.08 per hour Pay Transparency: The above...

Cook C Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (15 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (15 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Assists in guiding and instructing cooks helpers, grill attendants, and Dining Service Worker B's in the performance of a variety of food items following standardized procedures and schedule....

Food Service Worker-PD Day-Dietary-Management-Rahway-NJ

  • Rahway, NJ (23 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (23 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Food Service Worker Location: RWJ Rahway Department: Dietary-Management Req#: ... Status: Per Diem Shift: Evening Pay Range: $17.04 - $17.04 per hour Pay Transparency: The above...

EXPERIENCED Chef/ Servers / Line Cook

  • Ewing, NJ (22 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ewing, NJ (22 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

. * SERVERS (experienced ONLY ) * CHEF ( experienced in DINER ONLY) * LINE COOK (experienced in DINER ONLY) Call: ... THANKS!...

Cook

  • Lakewood, NJ (16 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (16 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Opportunity The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members. What Youll Do ESSENTIAL DUTIES:...

Cook Leader (Cdc) - Dix

  • Fort Dix, NJ (22 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Dix, NJ (22 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Experience and knowledge must have been gained in a grill, snack bar, restaurant, club or similar food activity....

Cook C

  • New Brunswick, NJ (15 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (15 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Assists in guiding and instructing cooks helpers, grill attendants, and Dining Service Worker B's in the performance of a variety of food items following standardized procedures and schedule....

Cook Lead

  • Oceanport, NJ (18 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ (18 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

storage guidelines and report any identified safety issues, such as hazardous environments (e.g., damaged floors, walls, ceiling tiles, or unsecured areas) Perform a variety of cooking duties, including grilling...

Cook

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Cook will: Learn, prepare, cook and plate a variety of colorful recipes and menu items, ensuring that plate presentation and food quality are to company standards....

Cook

  • Freehold, NJ (4 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (4 miles from Englishtown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Cook Responsibilities: Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, saute station, salad-bar and on the service line; Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of...

Demographic Data for Englishtown, NJ

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Englishtown, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Englishtown, NJ 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 Englishtown, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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