Cooks for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree18%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%1-2 years10%Current company
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Sunrise Senior Living
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Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 43,202 profiles for Cooks in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $61,001 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,260 – $77,107 yearly
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Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsComplianceCleaningLine cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMaintenanceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsCook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLicensed Practical NurseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHead Cook/Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeLEED CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
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, line cook and chop/ puree 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 11 years of professional experience.
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