Line Cook Jobs in Watertown, 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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Sandwich Artist

  • Watertown, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Now Hiring: Sandwich Artist Schedule: Full-time Compensation : $15.50 Location: NY We're excited to add to our team. Subway is growing, and weneed your help. Join our crew as a Sandwich Artist and...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

First Round Kitchen Help/Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 3 days ago

First Round Bar & Lounge on Factory Street in Watertown is hiring a cook! Part-time, flexible hours available in a great work environment! Apply within during business hours from 2PM-2AM Monday...

Food Service Worker

  • Watertown, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 6 days ago

Pay Range: $16.45 - $25.50 The base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. Shift differentials have been included in the range. Pay is...

Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 6 days ago

Essential Job Duties: Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned Comply...

Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 19 days ago

WHY CRACKER BARREL What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like Care beyond the table - At Cracker Barrel, we serve up care for you, so you can serve up care for our guests. It's an...

Pizza Maker(03363) 10207 Riva Ridge Loop, Bldg P

  • Fort Drum, NY (16 miles from Watertown, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Fort Drum, NY (16 miles from Watertown, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Company Description Job Description CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We are very actively recruiting individuals seeking jobs during this time! We are seeing an increase in business and the need...

Line Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 23 days ago

$15 per hour - $21 per hour Combining quality and bold FLAVOR starts with our Line Cooks. They bring it every steak, every time....

Food Service Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 23 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 23 days ago

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WATERTOWN, NY Food Service Manager CrossAmerica Partners is an operator of convenience stores and a retail distributor of motor fuels. With a geographic footprint across 34...

Cook NA-04

  • Fort Drum, NY (16 miles from Watertown, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Fort Drum, NY (16 miles from Watertown, NY)
  • 27 days ago

This position is for Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum, New York. FMWR includes Child and Youth Services, Business Recreation, and Support Services,...

Line Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour As a Line Cook for Texas Roadhouse, you'll make made-from-scratch Legendary Food for our guests to enjoy....

Pizza Maker(03540) - 22070 US-11

  • Watertown, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 30+ days ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We are very actively recruiting individuals seeking jobs during this time! We are seeing an increase in business and the need for more individuals to be a part of...

Line Cook

  • Watertown, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Line Cook : You will be preparing food the Red Robin way, which includes cutting, sauteing, broiling, frying, and cooking various meals including meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, salads, and...

Cah - Food Service Worker

  • Carthage, NY (17 miles from Watertown, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Carthage, NY (17 miles from Watertown, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Internal Posting Dates: October 30, 2024 – November 6, 2024 CAH-Dietary – Food Service Worker–Per Diem- 11a-7p; Various Shifts as needed – Req 8006 Pay Range $16.47-$19.29* Performs a wide range...

Demographic Data for Watertown, NY

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Watertown, NY

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Watertown, NY 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 Watertown, 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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