Line Cooks for hire in Manchester

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    439

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Kitchen Experience
    7%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    36%
    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Vocational or technical training
    17%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Holiday Inn
    • Greene King
    • McDonald's
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    43%
    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 439 profiles for Line Cooks in Manchester

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Manchester: £33,428 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,951 – £38,596 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCookingChef ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Cook

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CateringFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyEnglish
  • Line Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsKitchen ExperienceKitchen Management
  • Chef De Partie

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateRisk AssessmentLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Level 2 in Food SafetyFood SafetyMenu PlanningDish CostingCookingProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Line Chef

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationFood Waste ReductionFood Production Cooking and FryingFrying
  • Line Cook

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceHospitalityRestaurant ExperienceSecurity

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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 communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and First Aid Certification.

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 line chef/ kitchen 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 Manchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most line cooks have 5 years of professional experience.

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