Line Cook Jobs in Melville, NY

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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Lead Cook

Requirements High school diploma or GED 2+ years of experience as a prep or line cook Experience leading a kitchen team and cooking in a fast paced retail environment Must be able to speak, read and...

Cooks

Must have excellent knife skills and able to work well under pressure....

Line Cook

  • Selden, NY (20 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Selden, NY (20 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Selden, NY (20 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Selden, NY (20 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

As a Broil Cook your responsibilities would include: High volume restaurant experience Understand cooking steak temperatures Meat seasoning, searing, and cooking Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling...

Chef De Partie

  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Are you a creative, hands-on chef who loves motivating a team and delivering amazing food? We're looking for a Chef de Partie to join our vibrant kitchen team at Parkdean Resorts. In this role,...

Seasonal Line Cook

  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Harrison, NY (21 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Harrison Meadows is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Lead Line Cook....

Grill Cook/Short order line cook & counter help-2 positions available

  • Freeport, NY (13 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Freeport, NY (13 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

We are looking to immediately hire an experienced short order grill cook for a bagel store. Must be available to work weekends as well....

Counter/Phone /Pizza maker/Cooks/Preps

  • Islip, NY (10 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Islip, NY (10 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Angelas Pizzeria help wanted we take pride in providing exceptional customer service looking to add the right person to our team: -Counter -Phone -Pizza maker -cooks -Preperation Experience...

Line Cook/Burrito Roller

  • East Northport, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • East Northport, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Busy Tex-Mex restaurant looking for line/burrito roller. Assembling items for line execution. Fast paced, must be eager to learn. 1 year of kitchen experience preferred. Both full time and part...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Garden City, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Garden City, NY (12 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to...

Cook/Nanny- Westport, CT

  • Westport, CT (24 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Westport, CT (24 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

An active family in Westport, Connecticut is seeking a reliable and energetic Cook/Nanny to join their household team. This position is focused on providing thoughtful care for two children, ages...

Cook Housekeeper: Adult Residential Services

  • Greenlawn, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Greenlawn, NY (6 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

Prepare meals to use in cooking, chopping/peeling/cutting meat Cook utilizing various methods; utensils/grills/ovens Be able to measure ingredients as recipe calls for Maintain accurate food inventories...

Line Cook

  • Norwalk, CT (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT (23 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

un LINE COOK (norwalk) compensation: based off experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: line cook cooking and plating dishes according to recipes and standards - Maintaining...

Line cook

  • Wantagh, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wantagh, NY (9 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

un Line cook (Nassau County) compensation: $22-$25 employment type: job title: Line cook Experience required. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. post id: ... [ ]...

Cook 3

  • Old Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (19 miles from Melville, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill....

Demographic Data for Melville, NY

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Melville, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Melville, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
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 Melville, NY
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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