Cooks for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Time Management9%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Associate's degree28%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years34%3-5 years24%Current company
Chillis Grill and BarCompass Group
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Time at current job
Less than a year32%2-5 years29%1-2 years19%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,909 profiles for Cooks in Austin, TX
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $52,190 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,397 – $70,937 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+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingChef cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingBarbecueOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBarbecueTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLead Line Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardCertified Compensation ProfessionalRegistered Dental HygienistServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct Managementline cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
School Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementParalegal ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingGrill Cook/Prep Cook
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsMexican CuisineProduct ManagementAssistant Manager Experience
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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, time management and communication 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, line cook | shift lead and lead line 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 6 years of professional experience.
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