Cooks for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
North Italia
Applebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years15%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $43,736 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,229 – $59,352 yearly
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Line Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Trade SchoolWelding MachinesTIG WeldingDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationServsafe+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingInventory ControlInventory ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook/Trainer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingHotel Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCookingAssistant manager/Lead Line Cook/Prep Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipKitchen KnivesCook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDrivingDelivery Driving+18 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceHead Night Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DRBT CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+7 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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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: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification 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, line cook/prep cook/trainer and prep 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 Birmingham, AL, 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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