Cooks for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years22%Current company
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33 HotelBergdorf Goodman's Men's StoreTime at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years14%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $66,432 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,000 – $145,597 yearly
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Cook
Hollis, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRServsafeSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
GrillingKitchen GrillsFood SafetyMeal PreparationSautéingSchedule ManagementLine Cook
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine cook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineLeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationServsafeHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLead Senior Cook | Saute & Grill Cook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCook/Prep
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising Experience
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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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: lead senior cook | saute & grill cook, line cook and prep cook/line cook/dishwasher.
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 Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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