Line Cooks for hire in Knoxville, TN
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
McDonald's
Texas Roadhouse
Waffle House
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 14, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $50,248 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,096 – $61,437 yearly
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Cook 1
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPrep Cook/Pizza Maker
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCook/Prep
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsBarbecueCommunication Skills
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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 110 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, leadership and communication 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: prep cook, line cook/prep cook and cook/prep.
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 Knoxville, TN, 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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