Line Cooks for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years22%6-10 years24%Current company
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
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Black and Blue Steak and CrabTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years16%2-5 years47%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,459 profiles for Line Cooks in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $59,233 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,937 – $68,880 yearly
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Line Cook
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingTeam LeadershipTrainingForeign Language ProficiencyKitchen GrillsLine Cook
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineGrill Line Cook ( Breakfast/Lunch)
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CPRServsafeSkills
American CuisineProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsProduct ManagementCasual 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
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: line cook/sous chef and grill line cook ( breakfast/lunch).
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, NJ, 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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