Line Cook Jobs in Canterbury, 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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Food Outlet Cook

  • Mashantucket, CT (16 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (16 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Pay: $17 per hour At Great Wolf, the Outlet Cook works in a fast paced, exciting environment to deliver on our commitment to high quality hospitality. The Outlet Cook prepares food for guests in...

Line Cook - Lisbon Chili's

  • Jewett City, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jewett City, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 1 day 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 (Per Diem)

  • Jewett City, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jewett City, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, 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/Chef to run kitchen in private club w/function facilities

  • West Greenwich, RI (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Greenwich, RI (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

We are a local private club seeking someone to rent our kitchen and service our function room for a small investment of stock only. Please be serve safe certified. You create your own menu and...

Master Cook - TAO

  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Master Cook - TAO locations Uncasville, CT time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R-06195 JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING...

Master Cook - 33 Lounge

  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montville, CT (18 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

skills + Ability to produce quality work on all stations in the kitchen + Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment Training Requirements: + Understanding of health and sanitation...

Cook 3 - Momosan - $2,000.00 sign-on bonus

  • Ledyard, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Under the direction of the Sous Chef or Cook 4, the Cook 3 prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Cook - Crafty Slice Too-1

  • Uncasville, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

skills and the knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment Training Requirements: Intermediate working knowledge of food preparation and handling Ability to read recipes and follow...

Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Pomfret, CT (13 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pomfret, CT (13 miles from Canterbury, 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....

Cook 3 - Momosan - $2,000.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT (16 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (16 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Under the direction of the Sous Chef or Cook 4, the Cook 3 prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue...

Cook 4 - Momosan - $2,000.00 sign-on bonus

  • Mashantucket, CT (16 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (16 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, the Cook 4 prepares and cooks food, cleans, stocks and maintains all kitchen, preparation, service, dining and storage areas. Assists with venue management,...

Food Service Worker/Cashier (Part Time)

  • Richmond, RI (22 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, RI (22 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Chartwells K12 + We are hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions. + Location: Chariho Regional School District - 455B Switch Road, Wood River Junction, RI 02894....

Master Cook - Crafty Slice Too-1

  • Uncasville, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

skills Ability to produce quality work on all stations in the kitchen Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment Training Requirements: Understanding of health and sanitation guidelines...

Cook - Wombi Lounge

  • Uncasville, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Uncasville, CT (17 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 10 days ago

skills and the knowledge of safe and efficient operation of kitchen equipment Training Requirements: Intermediate working knowledge of food preparation and handling Ability to read recipes and follow...

Chef/Line Cooks/Dishwashers

  • Richmond, RI (22 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Richmond, RI (22 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 11 days ago

job title: Kitchen Staff/Line Cook/Prep/Dishwasher Richmond Country Club and Meadow Brook Golf Course are in search of professional line cooks to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced environment....

Demographic Data for Canterbury, CT

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Canterbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Canterbury, 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 Canterbury, 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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