Line Cooks for hire in Rochester, NY
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2,685
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 71%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Wegmans
Texas roadhouse
- Olive Garden
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $57,412 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,303 – $68,239 yearly
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Chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLine Cook- Lila's
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLine Cook/Westside location
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPositive PsychologyDrivingLine Cook
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsPrep Cook/Cook
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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: lead chef, line cook/westside location and chef.
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 Rochester, NY, 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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