Cooks for hire in Charleston, SC
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8,715
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years20%6-10 years32%Current company
Aarmark/ College of CharlestonBartaco
Belmond Charleston Place
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years35%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $55,810 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,908 – $74,324 yearly
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Head cook
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE CertificationLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseCNPRegistered DietitianRNReal Estate License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHACatering ExperienceCPRFirst Aid CertificationLine Cook/Prep Cook
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook/ Prep Cook
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceBreakfast Cook/Prep Cook
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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/prep cook, head cook and lead cook and grill.
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 Charleston, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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