Line Cook Jobs in Madison, 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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Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 12 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...

Line Cook

  • Ledgewood, NJ (15 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ledgewood, NJ (15 miles from Madison, 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...

Short Order Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Completes order from grill and/or steam table and serves customer. Orders, receives, and stores necessary food and supplies and maintains related records....

Cook

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Grow with us... Life at SH is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and...

Senior Cook (Part Time)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Flik Hospitality Group 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...

Breakfast Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine Schedule: Morning shifts starting at 5:30 AM About Wythe Hotel Housed in a...

Short Order Cook Columbia University

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Completes order from grill and/or steam table and serves customer. Orders, receives, and stores necessary food and supplies and maintains related records....

Back Of House Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

We are looking for warm, hard working team players who can always keep a positive attitude to join our back of house staff. Familiarity with Japanese culture is a plus - your positive personality...

Line Cook

  • Clifton, NJ (16 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (16 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

ROMA RESTAURANT 312 Clifton avenue clifton NJ ROMA RESTAURANT NEEDS LINE COOK FOR A FULL OR PART TIME, expirience is required...

Cashier Front house & Back house / line cook needed multiple positions

  • Cliffside Park, NJ (23 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Cliffside Park, NJ (23 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

$16-$17 per hour PLUS TIPS We're looking for a front and back house worker for a fast food restaurant. Front House: Youll greet customers, take orders, handle payments, and ensure a positive...

Seafood cook, chef wanted

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Seeking a person with the ability to create and serve a seafood based menu in a busy manhattan environment. NYC seafood restaurant experience a must good referances and dedicated hard workers only.

Line Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details We are looking for an experienced line cook to join an experienced team of people who have been working together for a long time....

Line Cook - Cocinero

  • Raritan, NJ (17 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Raritan, NJ (17 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Please include a call back number! Cook needed for breakfast 5 days a week 8am-3pm! *Comfortable in a high-paced kitchen setting and using standard kitchen equipment * Breakfast / brunch / lunch...

Line Cook

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

As a Ramen Cook/Line Cook, you will play a key role in preparing high-quality, authentic ramen dishes and other menu items in a fast-paced environment....

Line Cook

  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (22 miles from Madison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed Uses proper knife skills....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Madison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Madison, 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 Madison, 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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