Line-Cooks for hire in Sunderland

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    45

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking13%
    Kitchen Experience13%
    Meal Preparation8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED48%
    Vocational or technical training39%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year7%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Greene King
    3 entertainment
    Amazon (Flex)
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year27%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years30%

Browse Indeed's database of 45 profiles for Line-Cooks in Sunderland

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Line Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sunderland: £31,823 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,141£34,751 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Chef de partie

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 in Professional Cookery

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateTime ManagementCommunication SkillsIngredient Chopping
  • Kitchen Manager

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaNVQHospitality+5 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceChef Experience
  • Seller/Cashier

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFront DeskFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyEnglish

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSales
  • Manufacturing Operator

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneLevel 2 in Professional CookeryCookingHospitalityFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceBaking
  • Chef

    South Shields

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    CookingProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingChef ExperienceKnife Skills
  • Post Person/Driver

    Sunderland

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory B1 LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operation

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceChef Experience

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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 70 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 meal preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a line cook?

Common licenses or certifications for line-cooks include: Food Hygiene, Food Hygiene Certificate 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: kitchen manager, chef and chef/grill chef/ barista.

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 14 years of professional experience.

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