Line Cooks for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years28%Current company
BellaCopper Cellar Family of Restaurants
AUBREY'STime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years22%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $50,569 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,238 – $62,010 yearly
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Floating Executive Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPrep Cook
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsBarbecueCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipBarista ExperienceSr. Hospitality OPS Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLine Cook
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsBasic MathMathCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMeal Preparation
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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 106 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, organizational skills and leadership.
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: floating executive chef and prep 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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Line Cook?
Most line cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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