Line Cooks for hire in Sunderland
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Kitchen Experience
- 14%
- Cooking
- 13%
- Meal Preparation
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Vocational or technical training
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Greene King
MITCHELLS AND BUTLERS PLC
David Lloyd Clubs
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 62 profiles for Line Cooks in Sunderland
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £32,203 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,630 – £35,000 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Kitchen Manager
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceNVQInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateMaths+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSupervising ExperienceChef
South Shields
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementChef/grill chef/ barista
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsManagementgroundworker
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Dumper OperationRide-On Roller OperationSkills
Heavy LiftingCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCSCSChef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCookingBakingCateringFood Service ExperienceChef
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCommunication SkillsFood PreparationCooking From ScratchCooking
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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: kitchen experience, cooking and meal preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Level 2 in Food Safety and Level 2 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: chef, chef/grill chef/ barista and kitchen porter.
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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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