Cooks for hire in Asheville, NC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years12%Current company
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Applebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years13%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Asheville, NC: $57,678 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,838 – $71,026 yearly
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Line Cook
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceEPAEPA 608 Technician CertificationLine Cook
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CEPA Refrigeration CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsVegan CuisineCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceLine Cook
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceBarbecuePublic SpeakingTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Asheville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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, 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, line cook/prep cook and sauté 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 Asheville, NC, 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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