Cooks for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Supervising Experience9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years30%Current company
American dogApis Services IncArrowhead Golf ClubTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years23%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $60,252 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,983 – $77,268 yearly
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Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAPharmacy Technician CertificationRBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicensePERC Card+11 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceBackline Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLead Line Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementServsafe Food Manager Certification+6 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMexican Cuisine
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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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
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 backline 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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