Cooks for hire in Bradenton, FL

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    10,210

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills12%
    Time Management11%
    Leadership11%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED79%
    Associate's degree14%
    Vocational or technical training5%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years34%
  • Current company

    Bonefish Grill
    Eckerd College
    1200 chophouse
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year9%
    1-2 years30%
    2-5 years52%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bradenton, FL: $57,336 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $48,900$67,226 yearly

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  • Line Cook

    Palmetto, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMexican Cuisine
  • Cook

    Bradenton, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationAutomotive TechnologyServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • Cook 1

    Sarasota, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class C+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Line cook

    Bradenton, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10NATE CertificationEPA Universal Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-LoInventory ControlInventory Management
  • Line Cook

    Bradenton, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    SafeFood Safety CertificationSafe CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Prep Cook

    Palmetto, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCookingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMeal PreparationFood Preparation

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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: organizational skills, time management and leadership.

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: line cook, line cook and cook/cashier.

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 Bradenton, FL, 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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