Line Cooks for hire in St. Louis, MO

Find line cooks who can expertly prepare and cook various dishes, maintain kitchen hygiene and collaborate effectively with kitchen staff. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in St. Louis, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    6,748

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership10%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED81%
    Associate's degree9%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Washington University in St Louis
    Applebee's
    Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years57%
    1-2 years29%
    More than 5 years14%

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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $53,337 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $44,612 – $63,770 yearly

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  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    East Saint Louis, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Doubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCooking
  • Line Cook

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHazmat Endorsement

    Skills

    EHSOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • V2 Breakfast Cook/Line Cook

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Lead Line Cook

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeForklift Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCookingKitchen Knives
  • Cook

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy Lifting
  • Line Cook

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeBLSFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess 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 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, 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: sous chef/line cook, lead line cook and line cook supervisor.

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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a line cook?

Most line cooks have 21 years of professional experience.

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