Line Cooks for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Red Robin
Applebee's
Delaware North
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $57,718 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,739 – $68,352 yearly
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Line Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingGrill Cook
Kenmore, New York State
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook/Trainer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementRegistered Dietetic TechnicianDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLine Cook/Dishwasher
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCulinary 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 108 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: 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/dishwasher and line cook/prep cook/trainer.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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