Cooks for hire in Baltimore, MD
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years30%More than 10 years60%Current company
Aimbridge Hospitality
American crimson grillBartholomew House| On-SiteTime at current job
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years30%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $56,309 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,554 – $68,108 yearly
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Cook 2
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsCook
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Armed Security LicenseFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCook/Attendant
Gwynn Oak, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerBLS Instructor CertificationSkills
American CuisineOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperiencePublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperiencePrep Cook
Brooklyn, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFood Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationHealthcare Provider CertificationCMTSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLead hotside Banquet Cook
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCook st Timothy's private school
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Swimming RescuesLifeguard ExperienceCertified Pool OperatorTWIC CardAquatic Facility ExperienceLifeguard CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLifeguard ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceInventory 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: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook/attendant, lead AM cook and head 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 Baltimore, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 18 years of professional experience.
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