Line Cooks for hire in Brooklyn, NY

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    17,610

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills11%
    Communication Skills8%
    Leadership6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED72%
    Vocational or technical training11%
    Associate's degree8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Aj’s oasis bar and grill
    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
    Barclays
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years57%
    More than 5 years29%
    Less than a year14%

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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $60,218 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $49,598 – $73,112 yearly

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  • Line Cook

    Bronx, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10CPR+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining Experience
  • Head line cook

    Astoria, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantHACCP CertificationMedical AssistingFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCookingCulinary Experience
  • Line Cook

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardCPIDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAmerican Cuisine
  • Line Cook

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeClass EFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLift Truck
  • Line cook

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Fast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipInventory Control
  • Line Cook 2

    Bronx, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFood Safety CertificationCulinary Arts Instruction ExperienceVocational Education Experience Within Culinary Arts IndustrySchool ExperienceTeaching+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCookingCleaningFood Service Experience

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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: organizational skills, communication 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/sous chef and line cook/prep 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 Brooklyn, NY, 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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