Line Cooks for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years26%Current company
Kennett Square Golf and Country ClubThe Cheesecake Factory
5th companyTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years14%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $54,018 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,149 – $63,229 yearly
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Chef/Cook
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSHIFT LEAD, Line Cook, Server/cashier, Bartender.
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Product ManagementDietary Department ExperienceBar ExperienceFood Service ExperiencePOS SystemsRetail Sales TransactionsLine Cook
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceUnloadingLoadingPackingOrder PickingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeBoiler LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood Service ExperienceSecurityLine Cook
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime Management
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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 106 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
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: line cook/prep cook and SHIFT lead, line cook, server/cashier, bartender.
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 Newark, DE, 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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