Line Cooks for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Time Management6%Supervising Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree21%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years14%6-10 years36%Current company
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
American dogApplebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years7%2-5 years64%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $59,352 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,270 – $71,497 yearly
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Line Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL BFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementDrivingCookingKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsKnife SkillsLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerFood Safety CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsFood Service ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Safety+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsBarista ExperienceLinecook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceKitchen OvensFood PreparationCulinary 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: cooking, time management and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License 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 linecook.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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