Line Cook Jobs in Niskayuna, 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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Villa Valenti Pub

Line Cook / Pizza Maker

As a Line Cook / Pizza Maker with us, you'll be in charge of menu planning, pasta prep, knife skills, soup making, plate presentation, seafood dishes, broiling, sautéing, ensuring food quality, sauce...

Lead Cook

  • Schenectady, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Schenectady, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station May support management in...

Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Castleton on Hudson, NY (19 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Castleton on Hudson, NY (19 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.50 - $19.83 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Lead Food Service Worker - Full Time - St. Peters Hospital - Albany, NY

  • Albany, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Lead Food Service Worker - St. Peter's Hospital - Full Time Who we are? St. Peters Health Partners - is a member of Trinity Health...

Cook Hawthorne Ridge East Greenbush NY - Full Time Rotating

  • East Greenbush, NY (17 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Greenbush, NY (17 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Perform predictive, preventative, and regular maintenance on kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, grills, fridges, and freezers....

Lead Food Service Worker - Full Time - St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, NY

  • Albany, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Albany, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Lead Food Service Worker St. Peter's Hospital - Full Time Who we are? St. Peters Health Partners is a member of Trinity Health Trinity...

On-Call Customer Attendant/Short Order Cook

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 3 days ago

cleaning of any station as assigned Take, prepare, and serve orders for patrons Responsible for stir-frying, sauteing, baking pizza, breads, convenience baked goods, cookies, carving, slicing deli items; grilling...

Demi Chef de Partie Breakfast

  • Amsterdam, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Pulitzer Amsterdam Demi Chef de Partie Breakfast Full-Time Pulitzer Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands A property of: Lore Group Posted 1 day ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS At Pulitzer Amsterdam we...

Chef De Partie (ambulant)

  • Amsterdam, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Kimpton De Witt Chef De Partie (ambulant) Full-Time Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, Netherlands A property of: Lore Group Posted 1 day ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Kimpton de Witt, Celia Amsterdam...

Chef de Partie

  • Amsterdam, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Kimpton De Witt Chef de Partie Full-Time Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam, Netherlands A property of: Lore Group Posted 2 minutes ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Kimpton de Witt, Celia Amsterdam and Super...

Line Cook - Colonie Chilis

  • Albany, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Albany, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days 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...

Line Cook, The Gideon Putnam

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing dishes according to recipes and chef specifications....

Food Service Worker - Eddy Village Green/Marjorie Doyle- Part Time - Cohoes, NY

  • Cohoes, NY (7 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cohoes, NY (7 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Part Time Food Service Worker - Eddy Village Green/Marjorie Doyle 20 hrs per week daytime hours 8am-3pm Do you have a passion for food, and...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Clifton Park, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clifton Park, NY (4 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Line Cook

  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY (18 miles from Niskayuna, NY)
  • 6 days ago

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Niskayuna, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Niskayuna, 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 Niskayuna, 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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