Line Cook Jobs in Princeton, 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

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

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 facility. At...

Line Cook

  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Newtown, PA (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Line Cook - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Voted TOP WORKPLACE, 12 years running! Recognized for our contributions to charity! What our Line Cooks bring to the table......

Third Cook - Full Time - St Mary Medical Center

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Skills and qualifications for a line cook: Basic culinary skills: Proficient knife skills, understanding of cooking techniques like grilling, sauteing, and frying....

Line Cook / Pantry / Salad Prep

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

We are seeking a talented and passionate Line cook to join our culinary team....

Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : Rutgers Athletics - 1 Scarlet Knights Knights Way, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Note: online applications...

Deli-Short order Cook- and Salad bar person

  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team! We're hiring for multiple positions: MUST BE EXPERIENCED Deli Person Short Order Cook Salad Bar Prep Person Requirements: Experience in a fast-paced environment, strong multitasking...

Experienced Pizza Maker Wanted

  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for an experienced pizza maker in a high paced environment. Needs to have a positive and friendly attitude with a vision for pizza inventions. Understanding dough making and fermentation...

Experienced Line Cook/ BOH leader

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Busy family-owned pizzeria and Italian restaurant looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Line Cook/ Back of house leader....

Kitchen Staff

  • Bensalem, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bensalem, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Teddy Bear Academy Kitchen Staff in Bensalem , Pennsylvania Looking for kitchen staff to make our meals delicious, fun, and did I say delicious already? This job is year round, Monday to Friday...

Food Service Worker

  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yardley, PA (14 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Location: 925 Vansant Drive Yardley, PA 19067 Availability Requirement for this role: Applying to this requisition allows you to be considered for multiple opportunities. Please provide as much...

Cook

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The Cook will: Learn, prepare, cook and plate a variety of colorful recipes and menu items, ensuring that plate presentation and food quality are to company standards....

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Requirement : Prior a la carte cooking experience is required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available Pay Rate : $22.00 per hour. We Make Applying Easy!...

Cashier/Food Service Worker (Part Time)

  • Hightstown, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hightstown, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring immediately for part time CASHIER/FOOD SERVICE WORKER positions. Location : East Windsor Regional BOE 25 Leshin Lane, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Note: online applications accepted only....

Cook (Full Time)

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 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....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
Bachelor's Degree
19.5%
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 Princeton, 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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