Line Cooks for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years60%Less than a year20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 18,099 profiles for Line Cooks in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $58,637 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,725 – $69,145 yearly
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Line Cook
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising Experienceline cook
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipLine Cook
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
BoilerCPRServsafeBoiler LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceLine cook
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTrainingCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceLine Cook and Prep Cook
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Licencia De ConducirSkills
CocinaPreparación De AlimentosInocuidad AlimentariaGestión De Servicios De AlimentosCapacitación Y DesarrolloManipulación De AlimentosChef/ Line cook
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeInfection Control CertificationFire Safety CertificationSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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 and Food Safety 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/sous chef and line cook and 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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