Line Cooks for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Time Management10%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Red Lobster
677 PrimeALBANY COUNTRY CLUBTime at current job
2-5 years63%1-2 years25%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 15, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $59,910 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,587 – $70,951 yearly
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Line Cook
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Cohoes, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHead Line Cook
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
Rensselaer, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL BServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineKitchen Manager/Line Cook
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingGrill Cook/Line Cook
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA Type IProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementTime ManagementLift TruckForklift
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What's the average time to fill a line cook role?
The average time to fill a line cook role is 109 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do line cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a line cook include: organizational skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: line cook/prep cook, cook and head line cook.
What level of education is common for a line cook?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a line cook in Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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