Cooks for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Time Management7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Marriott International, Inc
Compass Group
Time at current job
1-2 years50%More than 5 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 14,182 profiles for Cooks in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $52,504 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,869 – $70,922 yearly
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Line Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationWelding CertificationServsafeTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Managementchef,hostess,cook,server,
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerBC/BEDriver's LicenseServsafeCOTA+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLead Line Cook/prep Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood ProductionMenu PlanningLead cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License 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, chef,hostess,cook,server, and cook/prep.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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