Cooks for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Sodexo
AC Hotel Atlanta PerimeterTime at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $51,080 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,858 – $65,462 yearly
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Line Cook/ dietary cook
Brookhaven, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianSIDS CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipLead Prep Cook/Line Cook
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCook
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementLead Fry Cook
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCDL+8 moreSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCook
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipGrillingManagementLine Cook
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA Type IBICSI CertificationLifeguard ExperienceCertified Pool OperatorCertified Medical Assistant+26 moreSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingTime ManagementUpscale Casual 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 58 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
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 lead line 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 Atlanta, GA, 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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