Line Cooks for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Legal Sea Foods
The Pearl5IronTime at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years17%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,682 profiles for Line Cooks in Boston, MA
Last updated: Sep 28, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $59,714 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,022 – $74,254 yearly
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Line Cook
Mattapan, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBakingCulinary ExperienceLine Cook
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsKitchen Supervisor/Line Cook
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationCookingKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsSous Chef/Line Cook
Dedham, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceGreek CuisineFrench Cuisine
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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 105 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.
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 and sous chef/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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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