Line-Cooks for hire in Southampton
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Kitchen Experience10%Professional Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Greene King
Mitchells & Butlers
Southampton Harbour Hotel
Time at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 79 profiles for Line-Cooks in Southampton
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Southampton: £33,131 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,530 – £38,475 yearly
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General Manager and Licensee/kitchen manager
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Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLoss PreventionFirst Aid at Work Certificate+5 moreSkills
CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementPOSHead Chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
CookingKnife SkillsProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementCulinary ExperienceSecond Chef. As a second chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceNVQCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+2 moreSkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyChef ExperienceBakingCookingSalad Chef
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateFood PreparationSkills
Time ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationHACCPCleaning and Sanitation ExperienceKitchen Manager
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 3 in Professional CookerySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceLeadershipManual HandlingRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentChef de Partie
Southampton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingBakingKnife SkillsManagementFood HandlingOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
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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 69 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 professional kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for line-cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line-cooks include: Food Hygiene Certificate, NVQ and COSHH Compliance.
What are some job titles related to line-cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line-cooks include: head chef, kitchen manager and salad 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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line-cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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