Line Cook Jobs in Belleville, NJ

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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Must have excellent knife skills and able to work well under pressure....

Cook

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Cook with the Promise Academy...

Unit Counselor-Food Service Worker (HB532803)

  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (12 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

meals served, modifying proper food and portions as needed Set and wait on tables: pick up meal trays after meal period; return trays to the kitchen; strip tray waste into garbage cans Simple stove grill-type...

Cook

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Monitor food quality while preparing food. Set-up and break down work station....

Quick Hire: Food Service Worker

  • Montclair, NJ (3 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Montclair, NJ (3 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Our client, a leader in the food service industry, is seeking a Quick Hire: Food Service Worker to join their team. As a Food Service Worker, you will be part of the culinary team supporting the...

Full Time Line Cook wanted at Friend of a Farmer

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Friend of a Farmer Upper West Side is looking for line cooks for AM and PM Grill / Saute WALK-INS WELCOME: 2pm - 4pm Friend of a Farmer 68 West 71 Street New York, New York 10023 Responsibilities: -...

Line Cook

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We are looking for people who can work part-time or full-time as a line cook and do prep. Email or stop by if you want to join us our team....

Quick Hire! Security/ DSP/Cook/ Retail and many more position.

  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Grill Cook: Must be able to bend and reach overhead often, must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment, must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold...

Restaurant/Cafe in Brooklyn Looking for Experienced Cooks

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We are a established well known casual Restaurant/Cafe in the heart of Brooklyn, We are looking for experienced Cooks who possess strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness. In...

Experienced Line Cook Cafe Boulud Now Hiring

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Cafe Boulud - Now Hiring: Experienced Line Cook Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Food Service Worker

  • Rahway, NJ (14 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rahway, NJ (14 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Overview: The Food Service Worker is responsible to prepare and deliver quality food for patients, visitors and staff, following HACCP standards. Qualifications: Required: Cooking experience...

Experienced Counterperson/kitchen cook of takeout restaurant

  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Looking for experienced evening PT counterperson with POS experience / kitchen cook. For counter person position. Candidates must speak basic English and demonstrate honesty and responsibility....

Experienced Line Cook

  • Montclair, NJ (3 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Montclair, NJ (3 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Experienced Line Cook- Full time....

Senior Cook (Part Time)

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for a part time SENIOR COOK position. Location : Linklaters - 1290 Avenues Of The Americas, New York, NY 10104 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Part...

Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Belleville, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Cleans assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Belleville, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Belleville, NJ 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 Belleville, NJ
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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