Line Cook Jobs in Chatham, NY

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 I

  • Washington, MA (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Washington, MA (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers to prepare foods. Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use. Prepare and cook food....

Cook - Berkshire Medical Center, Dietary Services, Shift: Variable, 40hrs.

  • Pittsfield, MA (16 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA (16 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Under The Direct Supervision Of The Chef/Patient Foodservice Manager, Prepares, Seasons, and Cooks Food For Hospital Patients, Employees, And Visitors. Experience 2-3 Years Previous...

Food Service Worker I - Per Diem Afternoon/Evenings - Hawthorne Ridge - East Greenbush, NY

  • East Greenbush, NY (19 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Greenbush, NY (19 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Make your next move matter! St. Peter's Health Partners-Food Service Worker- Per Diem Shift start: 4-4:30pm Shift end: 7:30-8:00pm Week...

COOK- Per Diem

  • Lenox, MA (14 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenox, MA (14 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Cooks provide assistance to the Food Service Director in planning, organizing, developing and directing the comprehensive operation of the dietary department. This position is responsible for...

Salad Cook

  • Hudson, NY (11 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hudson, NY (11 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Prepares cold foods as specified by menu and tally sheet. Preparesfood and sets up catered events. Assists with cafeteria cold food production.Assists with hot food cooking and will cover some...

Morning Cook

  • Hudson, NY (11 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hudson, NY (11 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 4 days ago

skills and knowledge of food preparation Able to work all areas of the kitchen Stand in kitchen environment for long periods of time Tier 1 w NSOR is required along with food prep / line experience...

Restaurant Cook

  • Rensselaer, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rensselaer, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 5 days ago

, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saute burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. + Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauteing or other cooking methods by portioning...

Line cook

  • Hudson, NY (11 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hudson, NY (11 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 7 days ago

La Casa Vicina Looking for a line cook who is willing to work full time Must be experienced in fine dining Italian restaurant....

Cook - Per-Diem

  • Catskill, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Catskill, NY (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices Safe knife handling skills Experience operating commercial slicers, ovens, grills...

Cook

  • Pittsfield, MA (16 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA (16 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Essential Job Functions: Prepares and portions various food items with the highest of quality. Wraps, labels and dates prepared food items for storage. Receives, stores and rotates supplies as...

Kitchen Worker / Steward - Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

  • Hancock, MA (22 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hancock, MA (22 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Job Listing: Kitchen Worker / Steward - Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and...

Line Cook - Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

  • Hancock, MA (22 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hancock, MA (22 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Job Listing: Line Cook - Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort At Sodexo Live!...

Line Cook - Wiseguy Pizza

  • Washington, MA (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, MA (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Overview As a Line Cook at Wiseguy Pizza, you will be an essential part of our culinary team, responsible for crafting damn good pizzas and other delectable dishes that exceed our guests' expectations...

Lead Cook - Summer Camp

  • Salisbury, CT (23 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Salisbury, CT (23 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Description: Lead Cook - Summer Camp Full-Time Seasonal Mid-April to Mid September Wage: $22.50 Brock & Company, Inc. is the premier provider of...

Line Cook - Milk & Honey

  • Washington, MA (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, MA (21 miles from Chatham, NY)
  • 19 days ago

As a Line Cook, you'll be an integral part of our kitchen team, creating delectable dishes that showcase the rich flavors of the South....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Chatham, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Chatham, NY 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 Chatham, NY
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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