Cooks for hire in Boise, ID
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Most popular skills
Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years22%Current company
830 CommonsAba restaurantAlbertson's
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years46%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $53,974 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,545 – $75,579 yearly
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Cook
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceCook
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorFirst Aid CertificationCPRCertified Medication AideCMTSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLine Cook
Meridian, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLead cook
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementBarista ExperienceWaxing ServicesBody WaxingServingExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesLine Cook/Prep Cook
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 58 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: time management, 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 and line cook 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 Boise, ID, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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