Line Cook Jobs in Port Jervis, 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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Line Cook-Level 1

  • Vernon, NJ (14 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon, NJ (14 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Utility Kitchen Worker - Somerset

  • Franklin, NJ (18 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (18 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 3 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 (22 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Monroe, NY (22 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 5 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- Minisink School Nutrition

  • Slate Hill, NY (8 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Slate Hill, NY (8 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 5 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...

Cook

  • Monticello, NY (20 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Monticello, NY (20 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 5 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 (10 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Middletown, NY (10 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 7 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....

Cook

  • Monticello, NY (20 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Monticello, NY (20 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 11 days ago

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

Line Cook

  • Branchville, NJ (13 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Branchville, NJ (13 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 14 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 (10 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Middletown, NY (10 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 19 days ago

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

Restaurant & Catering Cook

  • Blooming Grove, NY (23 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Blooming Grove, NY (23 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 20 days ago

-line cooking a la carte at the restaurant and for events using not only conventional kitchen equipment but also wood burning ovens, grills, smokers, and general outdoor open flame cooking -working...

Line Cook - Harriman Commons Chili's

  • Monroe, NY (22 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Monroe, NY (22 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 29 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...

Food Service Worker Legoland NY

  • Goshen, NY (14 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Goshen, NY (14 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Title: [[extTitle]] Pay Range: $16.00 to $16.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1429210. The...

Cook Legoland NY

  • Goshen, NY (14 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Goshen, NY (14 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. Apply to Levy today!...

Cook-PT

  • Montgomery, NY (22 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Montgomery, NY (22 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Perform grill cook tasks, such as setting up broiler, fryer and grill stations according to the line check sheets....

Line Cook

  • Hamburg, NJ (15 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hamburg, NJ (15 miles from Port Jervis, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Crystal Springs is looking for line cooks to join our expansive culinary team....

Demographic Data for Port Jervis, NY

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Port Jervis, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis, 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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