Line Cooks for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 72%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Vocational or technical training
- 6%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
The Cheesecake Factory
Sunrise Senior Living
Johns Hopkins Health System
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 56%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $56,132 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,357 – $67,968 yearly
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Lead Line Cook
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
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Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicLeadershipCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTraining+2 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFood PreparationKitchen Manager
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseFlagger CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianTIPSCPRHACCP CertificationServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
French CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipFloat chef
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSServsafe CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLine cook
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationKitchen 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 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification 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: 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 Columbia, MD, 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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