Cooks for hire in Allentown, PA
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
Great Wolf Lodge
Sodexo
Wendy’s
Time at current job
Less than a year33%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Allentown, PA: $51,648 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,964 – $66,747 yearly
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Chef
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCookingBreakfast Cook, sautee cook
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCookingCook
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCookingLead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLine Cook/Lead
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenBabysittingCulinary Specialist
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingAppliance SalesCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
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/lead, pizza maker/line cook and 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 Allentown, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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