Cooks for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree22%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years32%Current company
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Aliya @87thApis Services IncTime at current job
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years21%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $59,684 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,455 – $76,680 yearly
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Cook 2
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementManagementCook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationHazmatServsafe Alcohol CertificationHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
EMT ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLine Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineCook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceFood Service ExperienceFront DeskLine Cook/Prep Cook
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCook/Cashier
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationOSHA 10OSHAServsafeSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCleaningOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHACookingCash Register
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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, 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, cook/cashier and lead line 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 16 years of professional experience.
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