Line Cook Jobs in Whippany, 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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Maxime's

Line Cook

  • Maxime's
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Maxime's
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

We are looking for a line cook to immediately join our Kitchen team and prepare food to the chef’s specifications....

Cook

  • New York, NY (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 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...

Sushi Lead Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

cook experience Experience leading a team Knowledge of relevant products Basic knife skills At Wegmans, weve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people....

Cook

  • Wayne, NJ (12 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ (12 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Prepare breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner for all areas serviced by Food Services as assigned by Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or First Cook. Performs necessary prep work to complete meals on daily...

Line Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

We are seeking a Line Cook to help support our Head Chef in managing all aspects of our kitchen....

Line Cook

  • Dunellen, NJ (15 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dunellen, NJ (15 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 hours 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....

Kitchen Assistant

  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Please note that this is a part-time role working 23 hours per week, full flexibility is required. In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you'll value one thing above all. Kindness. It...

Line Cook - Riverdale Crossing Chili's

  • Riverdale, NJ (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Riverdale, NJ (13 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Role Overview Our Heart of House Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take...

Kitchen Worker

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Title: Kitchen Worker Locations: Opportunities available in: Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Homeless Shelters and City Beet Kitchens Salary: $ 19.494 per hour Essential Duties and...

Cook

  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

in different markets based on business needs.The compensation for this position is: **$19 per hour** - **$19.5 per hour****What You'll Be Doing**- Cook up a variety of food items while working with grills...

Lead Line Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Emily West Village is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Line Cook to join our growing team....

Cook C Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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 (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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...

Short Order-Line Cook Veselka Restaurant

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Looking for experienced Short Order-Line Cook for our busy, established restaurant in the East Village, preparing food to order as part of our team, setting up and breaking down your station, working...

West Village Cafe hiring for Experienced Line Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

The Elk West Village is hiring for an EXPERIENCED LINE COOK....

Demographic Data for Whippany, NJ

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Whippany, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Whippany, 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 Whippany, 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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