Line Cooks for hire in Dayton, OH
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3,113
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 94%
- Associate's degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Applebees
Compass Group
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,113 profiles for Line Cooks in Dayton, OH
Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $51,008 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,769 – $62,290 yearly
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Line Cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementCook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingManagementOrganizational SkillsKitchen Lead Cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlHospitalityCustomer ServiceDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationNutrition+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLine cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipProduct ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementKitchen ExperiencePOSLine Cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationConfined Space CertificationRBT CertificationASQC Certification+26 moreSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication 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 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: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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 and executive sous chef.
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 Dayton, OH, 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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