Line Cook Jobs in Dover, NH

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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Full Time Cook

  • Dover, NH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dover, NH
  • 60+ days ago

Full Time Cook $500** Sign on Bonus RiverWoods in Durham is currently hiring for experienced Line Cook (what we call Level 2) to join our Dining team!...

Healthcare Breakfast and Lunch Cook

  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 30+ days ago

RiverWoods in Exeter is currently hiring for experienced Cook to join our Dining team! Enjoy working Full Time with benefits without having to work late nights! Typical shifts run between 6:00am...

Cook I

  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 3 days ago

Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station Attends work and shows for...

Lead Food Service Worker - Rye, New Hampshire School Nutrition

  • Rye, NH (13 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rye, NH (13 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 days ago

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

Cook

  • Kennebunk, ME (21 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kennebunk, ME (21 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 4 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 6 days ago

Assists in food preparation portioning tray assembly and delivery to patients. Works to clean and sanitize dishwasher kitchen equipment and various kitchen areas where food is stocked and/or...

Food Service Worker-Per Diem

  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Exeter, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 6 days ago

Assists in food preparation portioning tray assembly and delivery to patients. Works to clean and sanitize dishwasher kitchen equipment and various kitchen areas where food is stocked and/or...

Line cook

  • Amesbury, MA (23 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Amesbury, MA (23 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 7 days ago

un Line cook (Amesbury) The Coop Rotisserie 36 Main St compensation: hourly / Bonus / Vacation employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Cook The Coop Rotisserie (thecooprotisserie.com...

Full time Line Cook

  • Seabrook, NH (20 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seabrook, NH (20 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 7 days ago

Full time Line Cook (Seabrook Beach, NH) 12 Ocean Grill image 1 of 1 12 Ocean Boulevard near Rte 286 compensation: Starting at $23 per hour employment type: job title: Full time Line Cook Full time...

Cook - Rockingham County

  • Brentwood, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brentwood, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 8 days ago

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

Food Service Worker- Utility - Rockingham County

  • Brentwood, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brentwood, NH (16 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 8 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organize dish room in such a way as to prevent recontamination of clean dishes and utensils with soiled ones. Fill dish machine with fresh water...

Cook - Rooftop at the Envio

  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 9 days ago

Rooftop at the Envio at the AC Hotel Portsmouth, a Colwen Hotels Property, is in search of experienced Cooks to join our Food and Beverage team! The ideal candidate will have previous cooking...

Line Cook

  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 13 days ago

Line Cook Line Cook Portsmouth, NH Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Bring your culinary skills and join our team, as a Line Cook, where you can dazzle our guests with your high standards of...

Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Portsmouth, NH (9 miles from Dover, NH)
  • 15 days ago

Unidine is hiring immediately for part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Portsmouth Regional Hospital - 3333 Borthwick Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Schedule : Part time schedule....

Cook - Per Diem

  • Dover, NH
  • 15 days ago
  • Dover, NH
  • 15 days ago

Join our excellent team of professionals to help meet the medical, social and spiritual needs of the people we serve. St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Dover, NH is a 54-bed facility...

Demographic Data for Dover, NH

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Dover, NH

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Dover, NH 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 Dover, NH
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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