Line Cooks for hire in Jackson, MS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Associate's degree4%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years22%Current company
Amerigo Italian RestaurantCompass Group
Georgia BlueTime at current job
Less than 1 year3%1-2 years16%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MS: $37,701 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,112 – $52,426 yearly
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Line Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceCashier/Customer Service/ Assistant Manger/Prep
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCook
Byram, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Alarm Installer LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CLow Voltage LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Motor Vehicle Inspection LicenseASE CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationServsafeSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOil ChangeLine Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA 608 Technician CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Manager
Pearl, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising 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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
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: cook/prep, lead cook and 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 Jackson, MS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 6 years of professional experience.
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