Line Cooks for hire in Madison, WI

Find line cooks who can expertly prepare and cook various dishes, maintain kitchen hygiene and collaborate effectively with kitchen staff. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Madison, WI to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership11%
    Time Management11%
    Communication Skills11%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Associate's degree33%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    ARBYS
    Lange’s Painting LLC
    One Social food hall
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year67%
    1-2 years33%

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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $55,011 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $43,187$70,072 yearly

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  • RESTAURANT MANAGER

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Line Cook

    Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    ServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    POS SystemsSuggestive SellingCash Register OperationsCustomer SupportKitchen KnivesBasic Knife Skills
  • Painting Foreman

    Middleton, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTeam Development

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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: leadership, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?

Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Servsafe Food Manager Certification.

What are some job titles related to line cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: painting foreman and RESTAURANT 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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a line cook?

Most line cooks have 18 years of professional experience.

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