Cooks for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years18%6-10 years22%Current company
First Watch
Longhorn Steakhouse
Olive GardenTime at current job
Less than 1 year28%1-2 years9%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $48,155 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,133 – $62,448 yearly
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Kitchen Manager/ Line Cook
Stow, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingCook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationSafe CertificationCCRNDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementBarista ExperienceSupervisor cook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineLine Cook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceHead Line Cook
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCookingFood Handling
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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: leadership, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
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/dishwasher and supervisor cook.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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