Line Cooks for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 78%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Topgolf
Applebee's
Delaware North
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 60%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $53,287 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,536 – $63,758 yearly
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Shift Lead/Line Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdobe PhotoshopCook/Prep
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCook/Prep
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCookingFood HandlingSous Chef/Line Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL a+6 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Administrative ProfessionalFood Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsLine Cook 2
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProduct Management
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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: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: cook/prep, sous chef/line cook and shift 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 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 11 years of professional experience.
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