Line Cooks for hire in Portsmouth

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    120

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    10%
    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Communication Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    66%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%
    Bachelor's degree
    5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • JD Wetherspoons
    • Greene King
    • Holiday Inn
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 120 profiles for Line Cooks in Portsmouth

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £32,953 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,638 – £36,640 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Line Chef

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingKnife SkillsEnglishKitchen Experience
  • Grill Chef

    Havant

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood SafetyMeal PreparationFood Preparation
  • Chef

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood Production Cooking and FryingCookingFryingDeep Fryers
  • Chef de Partie

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagement
  • Enrolled in the Restart Program

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSSawsChainsawCSCS LabourerMaintenance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManual HandlingCookingMeal PreparationPlatingFood Preparation
  • Bar and Waiting Staff

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceServing

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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 Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to line cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: senior sous chef, line chef and chef.

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 Portsmouth, 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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