Cooks for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree17%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years26%Current company
Carmel Country Club
Atrium Health
BOARDWALK BILLY'STime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years16%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $49,756 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,613 – $65,818 yearly
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Line Cook
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLead Cook
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLine Cook/Catering Cook/Prep Cook
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceLine Cook
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDHeartsaver CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingCook
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceShift ManagementCookingFood PreparationLead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CHHATABC CertificationCertified Patient Care Technician/AssistantFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCommunication 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
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, line cook/prep cook and line cook/catering cook/prep 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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 16 years of professional experience.
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