Cooks for hire in Boise, ID
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Chili's
Applebee's
Arbor Village at Hillcrest Senior LivingTime at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boise, ID: $54,434 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,240 – $75,513 yearly
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Cook prep cook dining room
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationMedication AdministrationDriver's LicenseCertified Medication Aide+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationLine Chef
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceLine Cook
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementPrep Cook/Dishwasher
Boise, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCook
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 ManagementCook
Meridian, Idaho
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperiencePublic SpeakingAssistant Manager Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 56 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, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
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 /prep cook supervisor and cook prep cook dining room.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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