Line Cook Jobs in Niagara Falls, 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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The Yelling Goat

Chef / Line Cook

If you are a chef or line cook that wants a stable and exciting environment the Yelling Goat is the place....

Cooks

  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

COOKS (cheektowaga) jims family restaurant 2125 walden ave compensation: YES ABOVE AVERAGE employment type: job title: COOKS COOKS, ABOVE AVERAGE PAY, FULL OR PART TIME, 1ST OR 2ND SHIFT APPLY AT...

Cook I

  • Williamsville, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Williamsville, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

. + Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items + May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station + Attends work and...

Line Cook

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have one to three years of line cook experience in a high-volume, culinary-driven environment.Qualifications:Basic Knife skills * Experience operating standard commercial kitchen...

Cook/Food Service Attendant Hybrid SJC

  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus Shift: Shift 1 Status: Temporary FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1168 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days and...

Food Service Cook (Full Time/Temporary)

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Title: Food Service Cook (Full Time/Temporary) Job Type: Temporary, Benefited Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Nutrition & Food Service Time Type: Full time Weekly...

Line Cook/Cold Side

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Education and Experience: At least one year's experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook. Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations....

Cook

  • Lancaster, NY (24 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lancaster, NY (24 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Full-time cook(s) must have knowledge of a working commercial kitchen and food preparation/safety. Pay is commensurate with work experience. Tantalus offers very good wages, health care, and...

Line Cook

  • Lancaster, NY (24 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lancaster, NY (24 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for talented cooks to expand our business of 20+ Years. Competitive pay, health insurance, excellent working environment.Minimum Salary: 20.00Maximum Salary: 25.00Salary Unit: Yearly

PART TIME COOK at INIZIO 3 NIGHTS PER WEEK

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 3 days ago

INIZIO seeks part time cook to work ~3 nights per week. Most likely Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, but potentially flexible. Typical hours are 1:00-9:30 pm -ish. Also potentially flexible. Starting...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Tonawanda, NY (10 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (10 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 4 days ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Cook, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P25922

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 5 days ago

schedule so foods are ready at prescribed time. measures, mixes, cuts, grinds, chops and seasons ingredients according to State recipes using a variety of hand and power kitchen utensils. bakes, roasts, broils...

Cook

  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY (18 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Lunetta`s is currently looking to hire a cook with at least 2 yrs experience.Applicants must know their way around the kitchen and be able to work in a fast paced environment.Short-order cooking...

Chef/Line Cook

  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (15 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 7 days ago

un Chef/Line Cook (Williamsville, NY) compensation: Between $20-$25 an hour based upon experience employment type: job title: Chef / Line Cook Knowledge of leadership....

Cook

  • Amherst, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Amherst, NY (17 miles from Niagara Falls, NY)
  • 8 days ago

You will use your prior experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware, combined with your knowledge of cooking procedures and methods of grilling, baking and boiling as a critical part of your...

Demographic Data for Niagara Falls, NY

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Niagara Falls, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara Falls, 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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