Cooks for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years16%Current company
Chillis Grill and BarMcDonald's
Red Lobster
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years30%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $43,092 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,033 – $57,968 yearly
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Dietary Aide/Cook
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeSecret ClearanceForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCook/Prep
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseFood Safety CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSOSHA 10+13 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceOhmmeterAnalysis SkillsServer /Cook
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorPMPASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceChef/Grill Cook
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCook
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsProduct ManagementMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLine Cook
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeTWIC CardCrane CertificationForklift Certification+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
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/line cook/dishwasher and cook/prep.
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 Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 23 years of professional experience.
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