Cooks for hire in Baltimore, MD
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree10%Master's degree2%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years30%More than 10 years64%Current company
The Cheesecake Factory
Arby's
Bar Louie
Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years31%2-5 years54%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $56,229 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,521 – $67,963 yearly
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Line Cook
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipLift TruckOrder PickerCafé ExperienceCoffee Shop ExperienceUnloadingLine Cook
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Brooklyn Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsManagementCook 2
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCPRServsafeMaintenance+1 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsCook
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
LCDCHVAC CertificationCertified Substance Abuse CounselorFirst Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationCADC+7 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLine Cook 2
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadership
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification 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/prep cook 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 Baltimore, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 21 years of professional experience.
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