Line Cook Jobs in Forked River, 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 1st shift

  • Wrightstown, NJ (22 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wrightstown, NJ (22 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Cooking: Baking, grilling, frying, boiling, and steaming foods. Working hours are from 2 AM to 10 AM or 2 PM to 10 PM. Availability to work 7 days a week with varying scheduled working days....

Cook

  • Surf City, NJ (15 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Surf City, NJ (15 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Must have knife skills and cooking knowledge to work in a sushi restaurant. Located on Long Beach Island,New Jersey...

Cook

  • Wall Township, NJ (23 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (23 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Clean assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods...

Cook

  • Barnegat, NJ (4 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Barnegat, NJ (4 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Role: Cook Rate : $ 17 per hour 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...

Flex Hours - Good pay! Short Order Cooks Needed

  • Manasquan, NJ (20 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Manasquan, NJ (20 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Flex Hours - Good pay! Short Order Cooks Needed (MANASQUAN, NJ) 425 1st Avenue compensation: manager will discuss Busy beach cafe - located at 425 First Avenue, Manasquan, NJ -- is now hiring for...

Cook

  • Beachwood, NJ (5 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Beachwood, NJ (5 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications: Required: High School diploma Preferred: 3-5 years grill/high volume experience Experience in high production food service Scheduling Requirements: Shifts to include: 5:30a-2p, 8a-4:...

Cooks needed

  • Normandy Beach, NJ (14 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Normandy Beach, NJ (14 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Kitchen help needed at an Italian style casual dining setting. Hiring immediately. Some experience is necessary. There is advancement opportunity as this is a growing business. If you're reliable...

Grill cook and cashiers wanted

  • Manasquan, NJ (20 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Manasquan, NJ (20 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Grill cook must be experienced part time day shift or night shift 18 an hour cash Also cashier will train 16 an hour cash Please call do not email thanks Please call ... ... Call ... thanks...

Breakfast cook

  • Tabernacle, NJ (18 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tabernacle, NJ (18 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

un Breakfast cook (Tabernacle) Camilles Bean and blean cafe 1559 near Rt 206 compensation: Good pay employment type: job title: Cook Breakfast cook for bagel shop experience or not I will train...

Line Cook at Wake Coffee & Kitchen

  • Wall, NJ (23 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wall, NJ (23 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Now Hiring: Line Cook at Wake Coffee & Kitchen 2510 Belmar Blvd., Suite I5, Wall, NJ Wake Coffee & Kitchen is more than just a cafe we're a community....

Breakfast cook

  • Tabernacle, NJ (18 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tabernacle, NJ (18 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Breakfast cook for bagel shop experience or not I will train you. hours 7 to 2 must have vehicle. Full time or part time call ... dominic

Experienced Cook

  • Spring Lake, NJ (23 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spring Lake, NJ (23 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Experienced Cook (Spring Lake) Whispers Restaurant 200 Monmouth Ave compensation: $30 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Cook Restaurants looking for a experience...

Cook

  • Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (18 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Point Pleasant Beach, NJ (18 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

un cook (north ocean county) compensation: competitive pay employment type: job title: part time cook looking for a part time cook. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday days. Bar and...

Substitute Food Service Worker

  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brick, NJ (15 miles from Forked River, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Substitute Food Service Worker JobID: 5255 Position Type: FOOD SERVICES Date Posted: 6/25/2025 Location: To Be Determined Closing Date: 09/05/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Forked River, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Forked River, 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 Forked River, 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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