Line Cooks for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years36%Current company
Red Robin
Applebee's
Atlas Chicken ShackTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years27%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $59,333 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,240 – $71,495 yearly
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Line Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSteam CookingFood Quality MaintenanceFood ProductionFood HandlingFood HeatingLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKitchen KnivesKnife SkillsTrainingSchedule ManagementFood PortioningLine cook/special events
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeTABC CertificationAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSanitationSanitation Procedures
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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 106 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
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/special events 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 Chicago, IL, 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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