Cooks for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years14%Current company
Applebee's
Autobahn Country ClubBrasi’s PizzeriaTime at current job
2-5 years38%Less than a year24%1-2 years21%
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Last updated: Sep 14, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $53,289 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,923 – $63,214 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Batavia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBanquet Cook/Line Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsIndian CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCook/Prep
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineLeadershipMexican CuisineTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceKitchen Manager/Cook
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceLine cook/pastry
Oswego, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHospitalityCulinary ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationCook/Prep
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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: 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: line cook/prep cook, cook/prep and line cook/prep cook/trainer.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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