Cooks for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years66%3-5 years16%6-10 years12%Current company
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Areas(Ohare)Time at current job
2-5 years41%Less than a year31%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $60,456 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,118 – $77,570 yearly
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Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardHACCP CertificationFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCook
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 SkillsLead Cook/Trainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood HygieneFood Sanitation PracticesKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingCooking+17 moreSkills
GrillingKitchen GrillsHospitalitySanitationFood SafetyCookingCook 1 (Am ,lunch,Brunch)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCertified Medical AssistantServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
BarbecueHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineCook 1
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
French CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsComplianceCleaning
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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: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, cook/prep and grill 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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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