Cooks for hire in Cleveland, OH
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19,167
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 84%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
- Vocational or technical training
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Red Robin
Select Specialty hospital
Topgolf
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $50,638 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,877 – $73,521 yearly
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cook
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceLead line/Sauté Cook
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC CardHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipBarbecueHeavy LiftingTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook and Prep Cook
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLead Line Cook
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationASE CertificationCertified Pool OperatorFood Handler CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
OhmmeterProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipLine Cook
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsAssociate's DegreeAssociate's Degree in Hospitality ManagementHospitality ManagementSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingFood PreparationKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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 cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification 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/prep cook, head cook and 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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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