Line Cooks for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years40%Current company
Nourish Cafe & MarketCountry club of MissouriIron skillet
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 790 profiles for Line Cooks in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $50,307 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,985 – $58,876 yearly
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Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideClass EServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingPharmacy Technician ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPallet JackLine Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperiencePrep Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIDriver's LicenseServsafeClass EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeLine Cook/Prep
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CDLOSHA 10Forklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
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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 105 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: 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: kitchen manager, prep cook 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 Columbia, MO, 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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