Cooks for hire in Charleston, SC

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    8,919

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Leadership8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED74%
    Associate's degree15%
    Bachelor's degree5%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years30%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    O'Charley's
    Waffle House
    Aarmark/ College of Charleston
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    2-5 years50%

Browse Indeed's database of 8,919 profiles for Cooks in Charleston, SC

Last updated: Oct 6, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Charleston, SC: $55,881 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,754 – $74,788 yearly

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  • Line Cook/Prep Cook/Dishwasher

    North Charleston, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Casual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood Preparation
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    N Charleston, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+5 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining Experience
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Sauté Cook

    North Charleston, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    ServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementTime ManagementCasual Dining Experience
  • Line Cook

    Charleston, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Breakfast Cook/Prep Cook

    North Charleston, South Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    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 56 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 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, line cook 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 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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