Cooks for hire in Buffalo, NY
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11,175
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Red Robin
Compass Group
Aramark
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 56%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $57,643 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,983 – $69,248 yearly
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Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHACertified Nursing Assistant IIServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceGrill Cook
Kenmore, New York State
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook/Trainer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementRegistered Dietetic TechnicianDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationCrane CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAccountingJournal Entriesline cook/saucier
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsManagementAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Vegan CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineThai CuisineOrganizational SkillsCleaning & Sanitation Management
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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/dishwasher, line cook/saucier and lead 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 Buffalo, 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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