Line Cooks for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership10%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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Tre RivaliTime at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,842 profiles for Line Cooks in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $53,747 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,221 – $65,327 yearly
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Senior Line Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Greenfield, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementConflict ManagementFirst AidLead Line Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorASE CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Servsafe+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPackingCustomer ServiceLine Cook
West Allis, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDEMT CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationLead cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCookingFood HandlingKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceManagementCookingFood Industry
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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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
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: lead line cook, cook /prep cook and lead 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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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