Cooks for hire in Cleveland, OH

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    19,286

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Leadership
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    80%
    Associate's degree
    12%
    Vocational or technical training
    5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital
    • BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
    • Subway
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    80%
    Less than a year
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 19,286 profiles for Cooks in Cleveland, OH

Last updated: Oct 24, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $50,620 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,937 – $73,343 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Lead Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Parma Heights, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementFast Casual Experience
  • Line Cook

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Cook/Prep

    University Heights, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHome Health Care AssistanceHome Care
  • Sodexo Retail Service LEAD Cook 2

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
  • Cook

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Casual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Lead line/Sauté Cook

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC CardHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipBarbecueHeavy LiftingTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining 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, head cook and lead line/sauté 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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