Cooks for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years22%Current company
Aramark
4 charles/monkey bar (hogsalt company)Acacia Network
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years15%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $67,108 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,000 – $148,522 yearly
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Line Cook and Prep Cook
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFood Safety CertificationHCADriver's LicenseArmed Security License+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeBLSFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineFast Casual ExperiencePublic SpeakingUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCook
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSlicing (Cutting Method)Meat CuttingPlatingGrill Cook/line Cook
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsLine Cook and Prep Cook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHead Cook
Union City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCulinary 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: line cook, line cook and prep cook and head 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 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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