Line Cooks for hire in Southampton

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    115

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    12%
    Kitchen Experience
    10%
    Professional Kitchen Experience
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    54%
    Vocational or technical training
    31%
    Master's degree
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Mitchells & Butlers
    • Greene King
    • Ed's Easy Diner
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%
    More than 5 years
    29%

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Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £33,291 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,109 – £39,427 yearly
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  • General Manager and Licensee/kitchen manager

    Bitterne

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceLoss PreventionFirst Aid at Work Certificate+5 more

    Skills

    CookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagementPOS
  • CDP

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationCulinary Experience
  • Warehouse Operative

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHospitalityCookingFood Preparation
  • Second Chef. As a second chef

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceNVQCustomer ServiceFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyCookingBakingProfessional Kitchen Experience
  • Commis Chef

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyCleaning
  • Breakfast Chef / Deli Chef/Barista

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    CookingFood PreparationServingBreakfast ServiceFood SafetySupplier Ordering

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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 67 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, First Aid Certification and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to line cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: breakfast chef / deli chef/barista, communal cleaner and 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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most line cooks have 14 years of professional experience.

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