Line Cooks for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree8%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years30%6-10 years22%Current company
The Cheesecake Factory
Vanderbilt University
5th & TaylorTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years16%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $57,699 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,202 – $70,532 yearly
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Line Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeAWS D1.1 EndorsementPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceLift TruckUnloadingLoadingSheet Metal FabricationMachine Shop PressesLine Cook
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPRServsafeACLSSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFrench CuisineCulinary ExperienceCookingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLine Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationExcavationConstruction ExperienceLoader OperationExcavatorConstruction Machinery MaintenanceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining 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 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
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: prep cook/line cook, line cook and prep cook and line cook/prep 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 Nashville, TN, 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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