Line Cooks for hire in Springfield, MO
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Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years28%Current company
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Less than a year22%1-2 years30%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $49,529 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,175 – $56,820 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeLife & Health Insurance LicenseClass E+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftLine Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementCPRServsafe+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementOwner/Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsAssociate's DegreeArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCNA+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceCarpentryWoodworkingCookingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DNon-CDL Class CServsafeBoiler LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceAssistant Kitchen Manager
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingBussingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant Experience
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
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, cook/prep and assistant kitchen manager.
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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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