Line Cook Jobs in Farmingdale, 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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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Lead Cook

Requirements High school diploma or GED 2+ years of experience as a prep or line cook Experience leading a kitchen team and cooking in a fast paced retail environment Must be able to speak, read and...

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Pizza Maker - FT

Our Melville store has an immediate need for a FT Pizza Maker for its busy department. Our Pizza Makers are responsible for preparing pizza dough in addition to cutting, grating, and slicing...

Cooks

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

Full Time Chef/Line Cook

  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

The Black Sheep Ale House in Mineola is seeking a full-time chef and line cook. You will operate out of a fully equipped food trailer in the Beer Garden....

Experienced Line Cooks

  • Roslyn, NY (12 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Roslyn, NY (12 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Experienced Line Cooks (Roslyn) compensation: $19 to $24 depending on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Line Cook Busy restaurant is looking for line cooks with at least...

Line Cook

  • East Setauket, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • East Setauket, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Come join the Outback Family as a Line Cook, where you will passionately prepare, portion, and cook food items to our quality specifications....

Grill cooks

  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mineola, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Grill cooks (Mineola) Salvatores gourmet deli compensation: 18 employment type: job title: Grill cook Looking for an Experienced grill cook for eggs omelets breakfast ect. Call me at ......

Experienced Line Cooks

  • Roslyn, NY (12 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roslyn, NY (12 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Busy restaurant is looking for line cooks with at least 1 year experience in a high volume kitchen. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be authorized to work in the United States....

Line Cook Upstream Hospitality Group Now Hiring

  • Blue Point, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Blue Point, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Upstream Hospitality Group - Now Hiring: Line Cook Click here to learn more & apply today! Now Hiring: Line Cooks for Surf Shack Seasonal Beach Location!...

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

  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days 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...

Chef or cook needed

  • Sayville, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sayville, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Chef or cook needed (Sayville) Sayville Pizza Main street compensation: Weekly pay competitive rates employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Cook Full-time position kitchen cook...

Food Service Worker (Full Time)

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Flik Hospitality Group We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE WORKER position. Location: The Point Cafe - 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. Note: online applications...

Full-time Grill Cook

  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rye, NY (21 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

We are hiring a Full-time Grill Cook to join our Culinary team and contribute to this shared mission of Member satisfaction through Culinary excellence....

Line Cook

  • Deer Park, NY (6 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deer Park, NY (6 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Weekend Cook - SIGN ON BONUS

  • West Sayville, NY (17 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Sayville, NY (17 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

This position includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Concern Housing offers an Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan and Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan for part time employees. Concern encourages...

Demographic Data for Farmingdale, NY

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale, 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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