Line Cooks for hire in Jackson, MS
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1,310
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 80%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Longhorn Steakhouse
Chili's Grill & Bar
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MS: $39,474 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,933 – $53,854 yearly
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Panty/Dessert
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Chef
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Class DLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOhmmeterService Technician ExperienceCook ll
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCookingKitchen ManagementCook/Prep
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCleanroom ExperienceLead Cook/Trainer
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRHACCP CertificationServsafe CertificationCNAFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineIndian Cuisine
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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: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe 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 ll, panty/dessert and line cook/lead 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 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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