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Communication Skills 10%
Leadership 10%
Organizational Skills 10%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 81%
Bachelor's degree 12%
Associate's degree 5%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 20%
6-10 years 30%

Current company

Aramark
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 30%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 7,974 profiles for Cooks in Austin, TX

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Austin, TX: $51,559 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $37,555$70,783 yearly

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Line Cook | Shift Lead

Austin, Texas

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language PathologySpeech-Language Pathology LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining Experience

Line Cook

Austin, Texas

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationWelding CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills

Server/Cook

Austin, Texas

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingCasual Dining Experience

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Austin, Texas

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideNon-CDL Class CServsafe

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCaregiving

Prep Cook

Austin, Texas

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCleaningFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCooking

Caregiver/Cook/Laundry Aide

Austin, Texas

Licenses & certifications

AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseRNCPRNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPrimary CareGeneral PracticeDementia Care

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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 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, server/cook and line cook | shift lead.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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