Line Cooks for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
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Applebee's
Time at current job
2-5 years71%1-2 years14%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,075 profiles for Line Cooks in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $46,363 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,873 – $59,921 yearly
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Line Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSous Chef/Line Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLine Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLServsafe Food Handler CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsLine cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTWIC CardServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProduceLine Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMathFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseFood Service 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 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and TABC 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/cashier/dishwasher and sous 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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