Line Cooks for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Top Golf
The Westin Hotel
Cheesecake Factory
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $69,817 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,313 – $86,560 yearly
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Lead Line Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationLine Cook/Prep Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsManagementBarista ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
CookingAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndian CuisineThai CuisineLine Cook/Griddle / fryer
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingKitchen ExperienceCookingPrep/line cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsFood SafetyPlatingSushiJapanese CuisineCatering ExperienceLine Cook / Prep Cook / Dishwasher (Gig Work)
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Food PreparationComputer OperationComputer LiteracyPackingLift TruckMaintaining an Organized Workspace
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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, Certificación De Manipulador De Alimentos 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, prep cook/line cook and lead 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 San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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