Cooks for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Leadership11%Communication Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree33%Years of experience
6-10 years33%More than 10 years67%Current company
Quin HouseRestaurant Associates (Corporate)Sodexo
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 16,784 profiles for Cooks in Boston, MA
Last updated: Aug 8, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $72,541 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,484 – $167,136 yearly
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Line Cook
Medford, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSalesOutside SalesCook One
Watertown, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBilingualCook/Prep
Natick, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementCatering ExperienceLabor Cost Analysis
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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: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Driver's License and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook one, line cook and cook/prep.
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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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