Line Cooks for hire in Madison, WI
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Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $55,623 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,697 – $70,806 yearly
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Prep Cook/Pizza Maker
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipBarista ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperiencePhone EtiquetteLine Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCNAPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPackagingMachiningWarehouse ExperienceCooking
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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 105 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.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: line cook/prep cook, cook and prep cook/pizza maker.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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