Cooks for hire in Bloomington, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Supervising Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree12%Master's degree7%Years of experience
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years12%3-5 years14%Current company
Bob Evans Restaurants
O'Charley's
5 Guys Burgers and Fries
Time at current job
Less than 1 year52%2-5 years32%More than 5 years16%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bloomington, IN: $46,924 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,661 – $58,466 yearly
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Executive Chef
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBaton PermitServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skillscook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitLife Insurance LicenseFirearms LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsBiological HazardsLeadershipParalegal ExperienceLead Cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Fundamental Payroll CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareLive ChatTexting/Chatbox ToolsApplebee's cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceLine Cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyFood Service ExperienceRestaurant 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: communication skills, leadership and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, room service/catering cook and KM.
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 Bloomington, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 7 years of professional experience.
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