Cooks for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
677 PrimeAlamo Drafthouse Cinema
Albany Country ClubTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years25%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $58,418 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,314 – $80,653 yearly
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Line Cook
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook/Baker /preloader / shipper /delivery helper
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafeLife & Health Insurance LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceCOOK
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Lead Cook
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceInventory ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingFood Service ExperienceSalesPrep Cook
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCookingFood Service ExperienceRosanna's restaurant
Cohoes, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime Management
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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, communication skills and leadership.
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: roundsman cook, line cook and line cook/lead 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 Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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