Line Cooks for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years14%3-5 years10%6-10 years32%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years18%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $62,369 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,310 – $74,362 yearly
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Sous Chef/Line Cook
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLine Cook
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceMechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceBox TruckLine Cook
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationConfidential ClearanceServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBarista ExperienceHeavy LiftingLine Cook/Baker
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood IndustryServsafe Food Manager CertificationFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseCulinary ExperienceFood SafetySkills
Catering ExperienceBanquet ExperienceCake DecoratingDecorating Baked GoodsKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Glenarden, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood IndustryKitchen ExperienceSautéingCulinary 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?
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: line cook/prep cook and sous chef/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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 18 years of professional experience.
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