Cooks for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Leadership9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years28%Current company
91 Wood Fired OvenApplebee's
Arden Courts
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years18%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $48,385 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,328 – $58,052 yearly
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Dishwasher/Cook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
ASE A1 Engine Repair CertificationDriver's LicenseASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationASE Master Automotive Technician CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Stow, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingPrep Cook/Line Cook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLine Cook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCleaningCustomer SupportQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 57 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cook include: organizational skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, prep cook/line cook and line chef.
What level of education is common for a cook?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a cook in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 16 years of professional experience.
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