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State University of New York

Line Cook

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$18.35/hr

Job Requirements Minimum 2 years professional cooking experience required, including stir fry, deep frying, grilling, roasting, steaming, cold food production, and food presentation and garnishing ...

KTA Super Stores

Deli Cook, Puainako Hilo

Hilo, HI · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Prepare ingredients (trim, cut and slice meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables) and cook (season, stir-fry, deep-fry, roast, etc.) various hot entrees by following specific recipes and menu. Prepare ...

KTA Super Stores

Deli Cook, Puainako Hilo

Hilo, HI · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Prepare ingredients (trim, cut and slice meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables) and cook (season, stir-fry, deep-fry, roast, etc.) various hot entrees by following specific recipes and menu. Prepare ...

AccorHotel

$32.07/hr

Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation saute and grill. * Must ...

FAIRMONT

Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation sauté and grill.

FAIRMONT

Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation sauté and grill.

AccorHotel

$32.07/hr

Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation saute and grill. * Must ...

AccorHotel

$34.04/hr

Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation saute and grill. * Must ...

AccorHotel

$34.04/hr

Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation saute and grill. * Must ...

AccorHotel

Cook II, Brown's Beach House (Full Time)

HI · On-site

$34.04/hr

Perform a variety of cooking techniques to include poaching, proper blanching procedures, roast, stir fry, deep fry, bake, boil, simmer flat top, grill and in bulk preparation sauté and grill.

Mtholyoke

Cook

South Hadley, MA · On-site

$28.87 - $30.66/hr

Cook Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Full time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In ... Highlights include the customizable WOK station, offering personalized stir fry dishes, and the ...

The Nash Casino

Noodle Bar Cook

Nashua, NH · On-site

$22/hr

The ideal candidate will prepare high-quality noodle dishes and stir fry's, maintain food safety ... Cook experience preferred but not required. * High school diploma or its equivalent. * Must be 21 ...

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How much do stir fry cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for stir fry cook in the United States is $14.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a stir fry cook do?

A Stir Fry Cook specializes in preparing dishes using a cooking technique that involves quickly frying ingredients in a small amount of oil over high heat, typically in a wok. This role requires skill in chopping, seasoning, and timing to ensure meats and vegetables are cooked properly and remain crisp and flavorful. Stir Fry Cooks often work in restaurants serving Asian cuisine, where they prepare menu items, maintain kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety standards are met. Their expertise is essential to delivering authentic and delicious stir-fried dishes to customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stir fry cook?

To thrive as a Stir Fry Cook, you need strong knife skills, knowledge of Asian cuisine, and experience in high-volume kitchen environments, often supported by a food handler’s certification. Familiarity with commercial woks, gas ranges, and kitchen safety protocols is typically required. Quick decision-making, time management, and teamwork help a Stir Fry Cook excel in a fast-paced setting. These skills and qualities ensure dishes are prepared efficiently, safely, and to a consistently high standard, which is vital for customer satisfaction and kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a stir fry cook in a fast-paced kitchen?

Stir Fry Cooks often face the challenge of working under intense time pressure, as dishes need to be cooked quickly at high heat to maintain flavor and texture. Managing multiple orders simultaneously while ensuring consistency and avoiding overcooking can be demanding. Additionally, maintaining safety and cleanliness around hot woks and oil is crucial. Effective communication with kitchen staff and servers is essential to ensure smooth service during peak hours.

What is the difference between Stir Fry Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectStir Fry CookLine Cook
CredentialsBasic culinary skills, food safety certificationBasic culinary skills, food safety certification
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, fast-pacedCommercial kitchens, various stations
Industry UsageAsian cuisine, specialty stir-fry dishesBroad, includes all kitchen stations
Common Search IntentSpecific to stir-fry preparationGeneral kitchen work, various dishes

While both Stir Fry Cooks and Line Cooks work in fast-paced kitchen environments and require culinary skills, Stir Fry Cooks specialize in preparing stir-fry dishes, often within Asian cuisine. Line Cooks have a broader role, working at different stations in the kitchen, preparing a variety of dishes. The main difference lies in their specific focus and the types of dishes they prepare.

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ASIAN SPECIALTY CERTIFIED COOK

Charles Town, WV • On-site

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Gambling Activities • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Racesexternal

$15 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

WE LOVE OUR WORK.
  • Able to utilize all Wok Station equipment and other equipment in the kitchen to the level of "advanced."
  • Maintains a thorough working knowledge of, and ability, to execute Asian cooking styles and techniques not limited to, wok station, stir-fry, etc.
  • Ensures that the Asian product, taste, and presentation exceed customer expectations and Food & Beverage standards.
  • Assists with Sushi station as needed.
  • Responsible for assisting in the preparation of a la carte and buffet food items. Assists cooks and Sous Chefs as directed.
  • Adheres to proper cleanliness and sanitation standards as set forth by ServSafe.
  • Is knowledgeable of and adheres to proper time/temperature controls.
  • Properly covers labels and dates any/all food products as necessary before storage.
  • Conducts proper FIFO procedures when stocking/replenishing coolers, freezers and/or dry storage areas.
  • Accurately cools hot food products to proper temperatures within appropriate time frames before storage.
  • Reheats cold foods to proper temperature within appropriate time frames before service.
  • Accurately monitors hot food holding temperature logs and documents corrective actions taken when temperatures do not meet standards.
  • Is able to understand and follow production logs and quantities precisely.
  • Initiates a positive guest experience when working any front buffet line station or in public contact by providing a welcome and/or greeting, making eye contact, describing food offerings, smiling, and bidding a warm farewell and good luck, etc.
  • Ability to safely and correctly operate basic kitchen cooking equipment.
  • Thoroughly cleans workstation and equipment prior to end of shift.
BRING US YOUR BEST.
  • Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
  • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
  • ServSafe Certified.
  • Prior Asian cooking experience required.
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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