Cooks for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years30%6-10 years10%Current company
Topgolf
Sherwin-Williams
Chili's
Time at current job
Less than a year40%2-5 years40%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 19,325 profiles for Cooks in Cleveland, OH
Last updated: Oct 19, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $50,592 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,877 – $73,388 yearly
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Head Cook/Assistant Manager
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining Experiencecook
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime ManagementCook 3
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCustomer ServiceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCook/Prep
University Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHome Health Care AssistanceHome CareCook
Parma Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCook
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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: 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, cook/prep and line cook/prep 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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