Cooks for hire in Bradenton, FL
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
Outback Steakhouse
Applebee's
Aqua
Time at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years27%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bradenton, FL: $57,412 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,926 – $67,371 yearly
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Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceFood PreparationCookingBussingFood Service ExperienceSchedule ManagementKitchen Manager/Cook/prep
Palmetto, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingPOSLine Cook/Prep Cook
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipLine Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentLine Cook
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceWarehouse OperationsBilingual
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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: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook/prep cook, line cook and line 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 Bradenton, FL, 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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