Line Cooks for hire in Springfield, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years28%6-10 years32%Current company
Burger King
Dublin pubFreddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Time at current job
Less than 1 year31%1-2 years31%2-5 years19%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $51,349 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,746 – $61,685 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mexican CuisineAmerican CuisineThai CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsDietary Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
Time ManagementSalesSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportServingCook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingKitchen ExperienceUnloading
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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 107 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: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
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, cook and CNA - certified nursing assistant.
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 Springfield, IL, 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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