Line Cooks for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Bar BuoyCompass Group
Alamo BBQTime at current job
More than 5 years44%2-5 years33%Less than a year22%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,217 profiles for Line Cooks in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Oct 15, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $51,259 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,031 – $61,059 yearly
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Line cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationCertified Behavioral Health TechnicianFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLine/Prep Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceBakingCulinary ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAServsafe Food Handler CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourReal Estate BrokerCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperiencePublic SpeakingUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsHi-LoLead Cook/Trainer/Kitchen Manager
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipConstruction ExperienceElectrical ExperienceLow-Voltage Electrical Systems
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
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 line/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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 16 years of professional experience.
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