Line Cooks for hire in St. Louis, MO
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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 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCookingLine Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHazmat EndorsementSkills
EHSOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementV2 Breakfast Cook/Line Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLead Line Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCookingKitchen KnivesCook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingLine Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeBLSFood Handler CertificationSkills
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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