Cooks for hire in Austin, TX
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13,863
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years24%6-10 years24%Current company
Aerotek
Areas
Avalon memoryTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years27%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,863 profiles for Cooks in Austin, TX
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $52,092 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,162 – $71,106 yearly
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Line Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationWelding CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLead Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
High-End SalesAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLine Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementMicrosoft Outlook CalendarCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCDLDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementLine cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceLine Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipBarbecueProduct Management
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and TABC Certification.
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 and lead 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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 8 years of professional experience.
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