Line Cooks for hire in Richmond, VA
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4,191
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Compass Group
Longhorn Steakhouse
The Kroger Co
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,191 profiles for Line Cooks in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $51,361 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,078 – $61,237 yearly
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Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationNCCER CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10DrywallDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AutoCADDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLine 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 Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipProduct ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsChef cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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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: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler 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: 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 10 years of professional experience.
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