Line Cooks for hire in Columbus, OH
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Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years46%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Armark StaffingTime at current job
2-5 years45%Less than a year23%1-2 years19%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $52,715 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,563 – $66,859 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineKitchen ExperienceCookingLine Cook
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationStatistical SoftwareSASDriver's LicenseCPR+6 moreSkills
LeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOhmmeterFast Casual ExperienceLine Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementRegional LaneSous Chef/Line Cook/Prep Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCOTAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperiencePresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceWarm CallingAnalysis SkillsBroil Chef/Line cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeLine Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDServsafeCrane CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy Lifting
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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/prep cook, line cook and prep cook dishwasher and broil chef/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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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