Line Cooks for hire in Jackson, MS
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years20%Current company
Applebee's
Buffalo Wild Wings
IHOP
Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years21%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MS: $38,790 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,505 – $52,785 yearly
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Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationServsafeWeldingForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBarbecueOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementManagementKitchen ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCompTIA Security+Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHostess, server, line cook, prep cook
Brandon, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationCDL B+5 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingLine Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Class DLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOhmmeterService Technician ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFlagger CertificationScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipManagementRestaurant ManagementFood 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 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: Driver's License, Servsafe 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, panty/dessert and line 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 Jackson, MS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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