Line Cook Jobs in Littlestown, 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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Culinary Specialist

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 hours ago

THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE As a Culinary Specialist, you'll cook meals and work alongside chefs to prepare meals comparable to any major restaurant, so...

Cook for East York KinderCare

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 7 hours ago

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the...

Army Cook

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 20 hours ago

*THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE* As a Culinary Specialist, you'll cook meals and work alongside chefs to prepare meals comparable to any major restaurant, so...

Cook

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: 7830 Wormans Mill Road Frederick, MD 21701 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as...

Line Cook - York Town Center Chilis

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 3 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...

Restaurant Team Member - Cook

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Be a Part of Something Uncommonly Good At Noodles & Company, our mission is to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community we serve. We're hiring restaurant Team Members...

Cook - South Mountain

  • South Mountain, PA (20 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • South Mountain, PA (20 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Cook - Share Comfort and Care Through Every Meal Cook with Compassion in a Structured Setting Do you love preparing meals that make people feel at home? Are you looking for meaningful work where...

Cook

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines....

Substitute Food Service Worker -York Suburban School Nutrition

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Employee will move among all schools within district to cover staff outages Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion...

Cook (Full Time)

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 5 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....

Daycare Cook!

  • Dover, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dover, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Are you enthusiastic about cooking for children? If so, we are looking for you to join our team! We currently have over 150 childcares across the USA & Canada and are constantly expanding; come...

Grill Cook

  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • York, PA (22 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Grill Cook Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing each order by following company recipes, carryout procedures, and plating standards Ensures proper food handling and sanitation procedures are...

PM Cook- Senior Living

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Pay ranges from $18- $23/ hour, based on experience. As a PM Cook- Senior Living at Country Meadows, you will be cooking and preparing quality meals for our clients. You will have opportunities...

Line Cook - Frederick Chilis

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Littlestown, PA)
  • 12 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...

Demographic Data for Littlestown, PA

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Littlestown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Littlestown, PA 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 Littlestown, 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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