Line Cooks for hire in Lexington, KY
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Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years18%6-10 years38%Current company
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145 RoadhouseTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years17%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $46,611 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,098 – $58,563 yearly
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Line Cook / Prep Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCertified Notary PublicOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCasual Dining ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsChef
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceFood Service ManagementDriver's LicenseManagement+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCookingFood SafetyPizza ExperiencePrep Cook/Dishwasher
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationCertified Notary PublicServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAdvanced Knife SkillsCook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceFood SafetySenior Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: chef, line cook/prep cook and sous chef.
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 Lexington, KY, 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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