Cooks for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership11%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years30%Current company
University of Cincinnati
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Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years29%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $53,031 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,868 – $67,172 yearly
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Line Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OTRFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineBroiler Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLead Line Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeBoiler LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPrep Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineSupervisor/Cook
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityCulinary ArtsPERC Card+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarm CallingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingDOT Physical CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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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 time management.
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 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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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