Line Cooks for hire in Edinburgh

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    282

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Meal Preparation
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    41%
    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Aramark
    • The British Army
    • wagamama
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    40%
    1-2 years
    40%
    2-5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 282 profiles for Line Cooks in Edinburgh

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,949 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,691 – £38,818 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneWriting SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyCreative Writing

    Skills

    CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Lead Bartender

    Leith

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationChild SafeguardingHealth and Safety ExperienceExperience of Working with Children and Young PeopleExperience Working with Children

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCustomer ServiceKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Line Chef

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPersonal TrainingPrevent Duty GuidanceSports and Fitness Instruction Experience+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyCleaningCooking
  • line chef

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    First Aid AdministrationFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseCookingKitchen ExperienceCulinary Experience
  • Line Chef

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerCategory a LicenceCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceNVQ+5 more

    Skills

    Commercial DrivingOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCarpentryCSCS
  • W Lounge Manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    EnglishSpanishPolishCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceLeadership

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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 68 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: cooking, kitchen experience and meal preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to line cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: line chef, chef de partie and w lounge 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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most line cooks have 8 years of professional experience.

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