Line Cooks for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 67%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Applebee's
Hilton hotel
SSP America
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,788 profiles for Line Cooks in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $59,654 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,850 – $71,386 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementAnalysis SkillsLine cook/Garde manger
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceIndian CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementChef/Line Cook
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFood Safety CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type IDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineLine Cook
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsKitchen ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Irvington, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineGrillingSautéingLine Lead
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsAssistant Manager 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 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: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe Certification 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/prep cook, line lead and sushi chef/line 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 Newark, NJ, 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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