Line Cook Jobs in Allentown, PA

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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Country Pride Cook

  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 9 hours ago

Prepare all products to the specifications requested by guests and follow plate presentation guides Complete prep, freezer pull and temperature checklist sheets Practice safe food handling and storage...

Cook

  • Quakertown, PA (12 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Quakertown, PA (12 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 12 hours ago

Overview Role: Cook Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care...

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide

  • Quakertown, PA (12 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Quakertown, PA (12 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 12 hours ago

Overview Role: Food Service Worker Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Allentown, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location: Luther Crest - 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 Schedule: Full and part...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Allentown, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Morrison Living Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location: Luther Crest - 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 Schedule: Full and part time...

Cook

  • Whitehall, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Whitehall, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Cook Career Opportunity Recognized for your culinary skills Are you passionate about creating culinary delights that leave a lasting impression? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a cook...

Line Cook

  • Limeport, PA (6 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Limeport, PA (6 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Experienced Line Cook Fast Paced, Scratch Kitchen Good Pay Room for advancement Immediate Opening...

Cook

  • Allentown, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 2 days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to...

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Allentown, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Luther Crest - 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 Schedule : Full and part time schedule....

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Allentown, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Allentown, PA (3 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location : Luther Crest - 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104 Schedule : Full and part time schedule. Days and...

Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomsbury, NJ (19 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.49 - $19.83 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Looking For One Experienced Cook And One Dishwasher Asap

  • Bethlehem, PA (5 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (5 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Cook - Dishwasher Please apply in person, the address is above Principals only....

Grill/line cook

  • Brodheadsville, PA (22 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brodheadsville, PA (22 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Full time grill/line cook with experience for immediate hire. Join our talented team today!...

Looking For One Experienced Cook And One Dishwasher Asap

  • Bethlehem, PA (5 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA (5 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

The Wooden Match 61 W Lehigh Street Bethlehem 18017 We have two positions open in our back of the house: - Line Cook - Dishwasher Please apply in person, the address is above...

Full Time Cook Needed Seemsville Pub

  • Northampton, PA (7 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northampton, PA (7 miles from Allentown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Seemsville Pub & Grille is looking for an experienced, qualified, fast and friendly line cook....

Demographic Data for Allentown, PA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Allentown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Allentown, PA 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 Allentown, PA
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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