Line Cooks for hire in Detroit, MI

Find line cooks who can expertly prepare and cook various dishes, maintain kitchen hygiene and collaborate effectively with kitchen staff. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Detroit, MI to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    9,905

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills9%
    Communication Skills9%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED73%
    Associate's degree20%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years18%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Applebee’s Bar & Grill
    Art and Jakes
    BarFly Ventures
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year7%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years43%

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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Detroit, MI: $54,880 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $44,916$67,054 yearly

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  • Line Cook

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Special Education CertificationGuard CardFood Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationPassenger EndorsementPharmacy Technician License

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceBarbecue
  • Line Cook

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Line Cook/Manager

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHigh-End SalesAssistant Manager Experience
  • Line Cook

    Detroit, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSHeavy Equipment OperationCNAForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Line Cook

    Dearborn, Michigan

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardDriver's LicenseCDL CCDL aNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMediterranean CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual 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 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: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Line Cook?

Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License 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: line cook/prep cook and line cook/manager.

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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Line Cook?

Most line cooks have 13 years of professional experience.

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