Line Cooks for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree10%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Parish biscuit companyPREJEAN'S RESTAURANTTime at current job
More than 5 years57%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $37,629 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,841 – $47,449 yearly
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Cook/Dishwasher
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLine Cook
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationLine Cook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLead Line Cook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining Experienceprep/fry cook/grill cook/dishwasher
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDEPA CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineAssistant General Manager
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementServsafeFood 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 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, 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: contract cook, lead line cook and assistant general manager.
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 Lafayette, LA, 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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