Cooks for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree9%Master's degree2%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years16%6-10 years34%Current company
101 Craft KitchenAlaraAVI Foodsystems, Inc
Time at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years29%2-5 years42%
Browse Indeed's database of 10,601 profiles for Cooks in Cincinnati, OH
Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $53,673 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,878 – $67,187 yearly
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Part-time Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Electric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergonePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsBasic MathMathRF ScannerCook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCookingLine cook / bartender/ kitchen
Florence, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Covington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
OTRFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRServsafeSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDietary Aide / Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLine Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
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, line cook/prep cook and cook/cashier.
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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 18 years of professional experience.
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