Cooks for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree15%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years64%6-10 years22%3-5 years10%Current company
4 charles/monkey bar (hogsalt company)Acacia Network
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Time at current job
2-5 years39%1-2 years30%Less than a year21%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $67,473 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,000 – $149,689 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 CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10ServsafeCulinary Arts Certificate+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineCook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineBarista ExperienceLine Cook and Prep Cook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSkilled Cook
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationCookingCulinary ExperienceKitchen 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 and prep cook, line cook/prep cook and skilled 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 15 years of professional experience.
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