Line Cook Jobs in Franklin, 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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Line Cook

  • Ledgewood, NJ (16 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ledgewood, NJ (16 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Line Cook, you are a key part of that by creating delicious food for our customers, while getting to work with various cuisines from menus created by our famous Michelin-starred and Celebrity Chefs...

Cook Permanent

  • Goshen, NY (22 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Goshen, NY (22 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job...

Short Order Cook

  • Chester, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chester, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Customer Service Preparing Food Operating Cash Register Use Equipment such as grill, oven, stove and other appliances...

[Don Chicken] Hiring Line Cook (cocinero de linea)

  • Montville, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Montville, NJ (17 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

[Don Chicken] Hiring Line Cook (cocinero de linea) (Pine Brook) Don Chicken Pine Brook 48 Stiles Ln Pine Brook, NJ compensation: $720/Week employment type: job title: Line Cook Location (Ubicacion):...

Line Cook Wanted- Part Time

  • Caldwell, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Caldwell, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Line Cook Wanted- Part Time (West Caldwell) compensation: X employment type: job title: Line cook Looking for a line cook with experience with Italian food. Must have Sautee experience....

Seeking Experienced Line Cook/Production Assistant $20+/hr

  • Warwick, NY (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warwick, NY (15 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Drifter Ferments is looking for a part-time line cook and production assistant with good customer service skills to join our team....

Line Cook Wanted- Part Time

  • Caldwell, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Caldwell, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for a line cook with experience with Italian food. Must have Sautee experience. Part time, 4:00-9:00. 5 days week, Closed Sundays. Please text .......

Line Cook

  • Wayne, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Must be professional in appearance and demeanor Line cook 7am to 2pm, 12 to 9pm and 5pm to 10pm Just Text between 12 noon -7pm ......

[Don Chicken] Hiring Line Cook (cocinero de linea)

  • Pine Brook, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ (21 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Location (Ubicacion): 48 Stiles Lane, Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058 Hiring line cook position in Korean fried chicken restaurant. Job includes chop, trim chickens, frying, and other preparation....

Line Cook

  • Monroe, NY (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Monroe, NY (24 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00) Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts Required Skills Fish Cookery Creativity in Food Preparation Basic Knife Skills Collaboration...

Cook I - Morristown Medical Center - Part Time

  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Prepares and serves daily menu cycle items for grill and deli station. Cleans and stocks area after each meal. Performs other related duties as assigned....

Cafe prep - ROUNDSMAN

  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Experience with prep cooking, short order grill cook, and customer service, kitchen cleanliness preferred. Willing to train those who are willing to learn....

Daytime Grill Cook

  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (23 miles from Franklin, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Now hiring lead grill cook for full service guest experience. Must have experience on the flattop grill, prepping (knife skills), proper storage and food handling safety knowledge....

Cook - FT Tues- Sat various hours

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Cook - FT Tues- Sat various hours Job Category: Hospitality Requisition Number: COOK0001675 Posting Details Posted: April 10, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Somerset, NJ...

Cook

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 7 days ago

un cook/ (somerset nj) pizzeria /restaurant 120 cedar grove lane near new brunswick compensation: salary employment type: job title: cook looking for cook to prep and more Principals only....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Franklin, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Franklin, 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 Franklin, 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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