Line Cook Jobs in Syosset, 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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Must have excellent knife skills and able to work well under pressure....

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Pizza Maker - FT

Our Melville store has an immediate need for a FT Pizza Maker for its busy department. Our Pizza Makers are responsible for preparing pizza dough in addition to cutting, grating, and slicing...

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...

Line Cook

  • Flushing, NY (17 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (17 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Our Line Cooks love working in the Back of House. This also includes: Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items....

Housekeeper/Cook - Live-in, Alpine, NJ

  • Alpine, NJ (23 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Alpine, NJ (23 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

IMMEDIATE HIRE: Lovely family with grown children is seeking a professional and experienced live-in Housekeeper/Cook to work in Alpine, NJ three days a week and NYC (Upper East Side) two days a...

Cook / Housekeeper

  • Mamaroneck, NY (14 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (14 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental...

Food Service Cook

  • Woodbury, NY (1 mile from Syosset, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Woodbury, NY (1 mile from Syosset, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Do you love to cook healthy meals? Are you looking for a rewarding work atmosphere? Primrose School of Woodbury, NY is looking for a Food Service Cook who can prepare delicious, nutritious food...

Mott Haven - Restaraunt Group Seeking All Kitchen Staff

  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Must Have have Experience Ranging from Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers and Porters. Requirements: Prepares food to specifications before and during operations....

Deli cook

  • Jamaica, NY (18 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Jamaica, NY (18 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Looking for an experienced deli chef that can run our location on Merrick Blvd in queens. Must have ability to run the kitchen by yourself and follow menu item.

Experienced Line Cook Needed; Private Club

  • Purchase, NY (18 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (18 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

F/T Line Cook Needed Great Hours, Pay + Benefits Our prominent and private golf club is seeking an experienced and dedicated Line Cook to join our highly organized kitchen team....

Grill Man - Line Cook - Immediate Hire -Great Opportunity

  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED GRILL MAN - LINE COOK - FULL TIME UPSCALE BUSY RESTAURANT IN LONG ISLAND CITY FULL TIME - GREAT PLACE TO WORK - GREAT SUPPORT IN THE KITCHEN - STARTING AT ABOUT $23...

Pizza maker- part time

  • Elmsford, NY (22 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Elmsford, NY (22 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Pizza men and oven operators for part time Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We work from a fleet of pizza trucks and pizza trailers with wood-burning ovens. We serve a 100 mile radius from our kitchen...

Line Cook - Cocinero de linea - $23 per Hour

  • Northport, NY (10 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Northport, NY (10 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Seafood and Italian restaurant looking for highly motivated, COOKS. Looking for someone to work several stations including saute, broil, and fry. You must be responsible and must maintain the high...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Mamaroneck, NY (14 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY (14 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Jose Melendez - 1000 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Note: online applications accepted...

Pizza Cook/ Line Cook

  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (14 miles from Syosset, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

skills are a plus -Knowledge of kitchen sanitation is required -Open availability is a plus -Punctual and reliable We offer competitive pay and a fun working environment....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Syosset, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Syosset, 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 Syosset, 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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