Line Cooks for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Time Management9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years67%2-5 years17%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $59,501 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,526 – $71,484 yearly
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Line Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+2 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLine cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMaintenanceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CPRRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPower ToolsConstruction ExperienceWeldingLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsBarbecue
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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 109 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: time management, communication skills and organizational skills.
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: senior line cook / grill specialist 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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