Line Cooks for hire in Denver, CO
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Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
6-10 years38%More than 10 years30%3-5 years28%Current company
801 ChophouseArt Hotel HiltonAtomic cowboyTime at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years26%More than 5 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $65,652 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,847 – $78,585 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorFood Safety CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPackingLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLine Cook
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsAssociate's DegreeDriver's LicenseServsafeElectrician ApprenticeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationBaton PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+10 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLead Line Cook/Prep Cook
Thornton, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementMexican CuisineKitchen Knives
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
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 and head 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 Denver, CO, 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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