Line Cook Jobs in Middletown, 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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Part Time Pizza Maker

  • Goshen, NY (8 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Goshen, NY (8 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Busy pizzeria, looking for dependable pizza maker, part time available. Immediate opening! Experience ONLY Never any hours cut only opportunity to grow for the right person.

Cook Aide

  • Middletown, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, NY
  • 2 days ago

Cook Aide Manual Labor Middletown, NY, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1890 Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 Annually Agri-Business Child Development - Cook Aide Agri-Business Child Development (ABCD)...

Two Rivers Grille is now hiring Line Cooks and Dishwasher

  • Matamoras, PA (14 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Matamoras, PA (14 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Immediately hire for right person. Experience handling/cooking food to order. Fast paced, self motivated. Someone who works near, clean and organized. Experience in all stations in a commercial...

Cook

  • Newburgh, NY (23 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (23 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Cooks prepare the raw chicken for cooking in the fryers utilizing the Colonel's long proven process....

Line Cook-Level 1

  • Vernon, NJ (18 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vernon, NJ (18 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Advancement opportunity to Line Cook-Level 2....

Utility Kitchen Worker - Somerset

  • Franklin, NJ (24 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (24 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Utility Kitchen Worker - Somerset (Full time) #2153 Somerset, NJ, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Utility Kitchen Worker - Somerset - Full time - $17.00 hourly rate - The areas highest quality...

Cook- Monroe County Juvenile Center

  • Monroe, NY (17 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Monroe, NY (17 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines....

Food Service Worker - Wallkill School Nutrition

  • Wallkill, NY (20 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wallkill, NY (20 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago

This position is located in the Hamlet of Wallkill in ULSTER COUNTY! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as...

Food Service Worker- Minisink School Nutrition

  • Slate Hill, NY (5 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Slate Hill, NY (5 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago

This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares and serves food...

Food Service Worker - Highland Falls Fort Montgomery

  • Highland Falls, NY (24 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Highland Falls, NY (24 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Coordinates all...

Cook

  • Monticello, NY (19 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Monticello, NY (19 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 9 days 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....

Line Cook

  • Middletown, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Middletown, NY
  • 11 days ago

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

Line Cook

  • Branchville, NJ (23 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Branchville, NJ (23 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Line Cook (Branchville NJ/Sussex County) Cuban Queen Cafe compensation: $20 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Chef Cuban Queen Cafe is looking for a dedicated line cook to...

Cook / Grill Cook

  • Middletown, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Middletown, NY
  • 22 days ago

Cook / Grill Cook PeopleReady of New Windsor, NY is now hiring Cook / Grill Cooks in Middletown, NY....

Adams' Kitchen Cook I (Part Time, Closing Shift)

  • Newburgh, NY (23 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Newburgh, NY (23 miles from Middletown, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Consistently lift and move 50 pounds Stand for duration of shift Climb up and down a stepstool and stepladder Use hands, wrists, fingers and arms for duration of shift Safely operate and use knives, ovens, fryer...

Demographic Data for Middletown, NY

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Middletown, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Middletown, NY 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 Middletown, 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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