Cooks for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years38%Current company
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Alter Brewing CompanyBARTLETT HILLS GOLF CLUB & BANQUETSTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years18%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $52,653 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,007 – $61,599 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 Certification+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook/bartender
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineLine Cook/Prep Cook
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCook/Prep
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineLeadershipMexican CuisineTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceCOOK (FULL TIME)
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLead Line Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: cook/prep, lead line cook and line cook/prep 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 11 years of professional experience.
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