Cooks for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree19%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years18%Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Parkhurst Dining
Time at current job
Less than 1 year20%1-2 years20%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $52,762 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,264 – $61,502 yearly
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Wok Cook, Fry, Saute Cook, Flattop Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSchedule ManagementCulinary ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAEDSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
BCBASix Sigma CertificationFood Safety CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLine Cook
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsSous Chef
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementAmerican CuisineLeadership
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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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
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 wok cook, fry, saute cook, flattop 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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 19 years of professional experience.
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