Line Cook Jobs in Ashford, CT

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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Adult Center Cook

  • Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (23 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 20 hours ago

The Longmeadow Adult Center is seeking a PT Cook: 30 hours per week. Position is responsible for planning, ordering, preparing, and serving nutritional meals for the congregate and home delivery...

Line Cook - Lisbon Chili's

  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 23 hours 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...

Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Sturbridge, MA (14 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sturbridge, MA (14 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.45 - $19.83 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Food Service Worker (Per Diem)

  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jewett City, CT (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Work where every momen t matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Pomfret, CT (10 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pomfret, CT (10 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 4 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....

Line Cook - Vernon, CT

  • Vernon Rockville, CT (16 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Vernon Rockville, CT (16 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 10 days ago

This role routinely uses standard kitchen equipment such as fryers, ranges, cooking ovens and other kitchen appliances....

Cook

  • Marlborough, CT (23 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Marlborough, CT (23 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 11 days ago

Experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices Safe knife handling skills Experience operating commercial slicers, ovens, grills...

Child Care Center Cook

  • Storrs, CT (8 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Storrs, CT (8 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Center: Storrs, CT Pay Range: $16.35 - $17.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time No evenings or weekends! Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Plainfield, CT (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plainfield, CT (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 12 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location : Plainfield Public Schools - 75 Canterbury Road, Plainfield, CT 06374. Note: online applications accepted only....

Line Cook

  • Oxford, MA (22 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Oxford, MA (22 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 14 days ago

un Line Cook (Oxford) 2 Millbury Blvd compensation: Employee Discount, Exciting career growth opportunities employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Cook Experienced Restaurant Line...

Cook

  • Rochdale, MA (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Rochdale, MA (24 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 17 days 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...

Line Cook

  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (20 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Line Cooks play a vital role in creating a positive movie-going experience for our Guests by ensuring food items are fresh and taste great....

On-Call Lodge Cook

  • Ashford, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Ashford, CT
  • 19 days ago

Overview Location: CONNRI Lodge (Ashford, CT) Status: Non-exempt, On-call Scope & Purpose of Position: Work with the supervisor to prepare the menu and food order. Responsible for preparing and...

Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, Full-time

  • Hebron, CT (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hebron, CT (19 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 19 days ago

Food Service Worker, 1st Shift, Full-time AVI Foodsystems Inc Hebron, KY (Onsite) Full-Time Apply Now Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the...

Summer Camp Kitchen Staff - Multiple Positions

  • Palmer, MA (21 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Palmer, MA (21 miles from Ashford, CT)
  • 19 days ago

un Summer Camp Kitchen Staff - Multiple Positions (Palmer) image 1 of 1 compensation: Competitive compensation based on position with an end-of-summer bonus. employment type: experience level: mid...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Ashford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Ashford, CT 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 Ashford, CT
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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