Cooks for hire in Bloomington, IN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Vocational or technical training10%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years24%Current company
Indiana University
American Legion Post 18Artist's Colony InnTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years43%2-5 years13%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bloomington, IN: $47,404 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,726 – $58,026 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Culinary Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor, Front Desk Supervisor
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceManagementRestaurant ManagementDietary Aide/Cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationFood ProductionCulinary ExperienceCustomer ServicePrep Cook Assistant, Presentation Cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismLead Cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLead Line Cook
Bloomington, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceFood PreparationCatering ExperienceCulinary 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, time management and organizational skills.
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: dishwasher/prep cook, prep cook/line 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 Bloomington, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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