How to hire a line attendant

How to hire a line attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step line attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a line attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new line attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your line attendant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a line attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A line attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, line attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of line attendants.

   Type of Line Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Line Attendant	Food and beverage serving and related workers perform a variety of customer service, food preparation, and cleaning duties in restaurants, cafeterias, and other eating and drinking establishments.	$12-17
   Bus Person	A Bus Person performs a variety of support while maintaining an active communication line with staff. They typically clean and set tables, unload ingredient deliveries, re-stock tableware and linen, prepare condiments and beverages, and maintain side stations... Show more	$7-17
   Bus Boy	The job of busboys is to assist other staff members at a restaurant by doing varied tasks. These include greeting customers, cleaning and resetting tables, and removing dishes after customers leave... Show more	$7-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Basic Math
   • Safety Regulations
   • Cleanliness
   • OSHA
   • Math
   • Quality Issues
   • Quality Checks
   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Policies
   • Production Lines
   • Food Handling
   • Buffet Line
   • Ice Cream
   • Assembly Line

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   Responsibilities:

   • Load or stack fill molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on strage racks or carts.
   • Utilize excellent GMP's in this position.
   • Maintain tables by refilling wine ice and water.
   • Apply critical thinking and money skills relate to math.
   • Order food from the kitchen if a certain dish run out.
   • Prepare products and packing to meet customers specifications with company policy relate to GMP's and safety.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your line attendant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A line attendant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, line attendants' average salary in mississippi is 53% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level line attendants earn 32% less than senior-level line attendants.
   • Certifications. A line attendant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a line attendant's salary.

   Average line attendant salary

   $14.71hourly

   $30,594 yearly

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   Entry-level line attendant salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average line attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$34,593	$17
   2	Minnesota	$33,429	$16
   3	North Dakota	$32,075	$15
   4	Iowa	$29,745	$14
   5	Maryland	$29,648	$14
   6	Ohio	$29,066	$14
   7	Nevada	$29,012	$14
   8	Kansas	$28,782	$14
   9	Wisconsin	$28,751	$14
   10	Missouri	$27,824	$13
   11	Indiana	$27,509	$13
   12	Kentucky	$26,887	$13
   13	North Carolina	$26,711	$13
   14	Pennsylvania	$26,116	$13
   15	Texas	$25,906	$12
   16	Tennessee	$23,891	$11

   Average line attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Conagra Foods	$36,794	$17.69	6
   2	Marzetti	$35,733	$17.18
   3	Tioga Downs Casino	$35,384	$17.01	4
   4	Ryder System	$34,583	$16.63	36
   5	City of York	$34,068	$16.38
   6	Dura-Line	$33,721	$16.21
   7	Litehouse Foods	$32,934	$15.83	30
   8	rEvolution	$32,308	$15.53	9
   9	Conagra Brands	$32,291	$15.52	5
   10	Leprino Foods	$31,726	$15.25	1
   11	Aerotek	$31,520	$15.15	22
   12	Kelly Services	$31,222	$15.01	14
   13	PeopleReady	$31,212	$15.01	34
   14	PrideStaff	$31,029	$14.92
   15	Schwan's	$31,027	$14.92	79
   16	HW Staffing Solutions	$30,753	$14.79	3
   17	Aventure Staffing	$30,737	$14.78	3
   18	A&S Kinard	$30,453	$14.64
   19	QPS	$30,392	$14.61
   20	ManpowerGroup	$30,391	$14.61	22

4. Writing a line attendant job description

   A line attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a line attendant job description:

   Line attendant job description example

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned.
   
   • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions• Ability to train employees when needed• Must be able to recognize and establish priorities• Understand and follow Pinnacle policies and procedures• Ability to perform safety inspections in accordance with Quality and Food Safety standards• Ability to read and interpret documents such as; safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and must maintain an acceptable attendance record• Ability to perform heavy labor as required (lift up to 40 lbs frequently; lift/push/pull 30lbs occasionally)• Ability to maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion• Ability to communicate effectively and help others when needed• Must ensure actions are consistent with and support plant safety goals and procedures• Other duties to be assigned
   EDUCATION:
   • High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent strongly preferred
   
   QUALIFICATIONS:
   To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
   
   Our Benefits:
   
   We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
   Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
   
   Our Company:
   
   Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
   We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
   
   Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find line attendants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your line attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit line attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit line attendants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new line attendant

   Once you've found the line attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new line attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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