Line Cook Jobs in Peapack, 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 I

  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs....

Cook

  • Edison, NJ (18 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (18 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Responsibilities Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and menu specifications. Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures to ensure food quality and safety....

Food Service Worker Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Position Summary: Rutgers The State University is seeking a Food Service Worker in the Child and Adult Partial Hospital Program of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The Food Service Worker...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Madison, NJ (12 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Madison, NJ (12 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Allergan/Abbvie - 5 Giraldo Farms, Madison, NJ 07940 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

Food Service Worker (Full And Part Time)

  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for full and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : KIPP Newark - 129 Littleton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule :...

Brunch cook needed

  • Raritan, NJ (9 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raritan, NJ (9 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Please read the description below! If you meet the following requirements please send us an email with a call back number! Breakfast Cook needed for part time work! *Comfortable in a high-paced...

Cook - Immediate Openings

  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

What Youll Do: As a Line Cook at Sodexo, you are also a team player and food waste reducer....

Restaurant Cook - Short Hills

  • Short Hills, NJ (16 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (16 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we dofor our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of...

Food Service Worker

  • Dover, NJ (16 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Dover, NJ (16 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Overview At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health...

Line Cook

  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hackettstown, NJ (13 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

What You’ll Do: As a Line Cook at Sodexo, you are also a team player and food waste reducer....

[Don Chicken] Hiring Line Cook (cocinero de linea) (Pine Brook)

  • Pine Brook, NJ (19 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (19 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring line cook position in Korean fried chicken restaurant. Kitchen experience preferred. Job includes chop, trim chickens, frying, and other preparation....

Bagel baker /kitchen cook /manager

  • Randolph, NJ (9 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Randolph, NJ (9 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

All around person needed, job duties include working the grill, fryer, oven etc. Good pay, morning hours Call Jim.... ......

Food Service Worker

  • Lyons, NJ (5 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lyons, NJ (5 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Summary These Food Service Worker positions are located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the NJ VA Medical Center, Lyons Campus. Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates...

Experienced Kitchen Cook

  • Union, NJ (20 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union, NJ (20 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Strong skills in food preparation techniques, including knife skills and cooking methods. 4. Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality. 5....

Grill Line Cook (Full Time)

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (5 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (5 miles from Peapack, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Daiichi Sankyo - 211 Mount Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Note: online applications accepted only....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Peapack, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Peapack, 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 Peapack, 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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