Cooks for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years32%Current company
The Quin HouseAlma NoveApplebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years26%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $71,839 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,881 – $161,876 yearly
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2nd cook
East Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL B+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsBarbecueMediterranean CuisineLine Cook
Medford, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationCDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+4 moreSkills
BarbecueCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsButcheryCook
Medford, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCook/Prep
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementInventory ManagementLead Sauté Cook
Mattapan, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationCertified Pool OperatorOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCook
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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, head 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 14 years of professional experience.
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