Line Cooks for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years38%Current company
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The Cheesecake Factory
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years24%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $57,521 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,438 – $68,307 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementLine Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
American CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAssistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Tonawanda, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseSterile ProcessingCSPDTFood Handler CertificationSkills
Dietary Aide ExperienceDietary Department ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingFood PreparationLine Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRChildcare CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLine Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceLead Line Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipKitchen 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 107 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 a line cook?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
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 lead 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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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