Cooks for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree24%Master's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years24%6-10 years30%Current company
Applebee's
Country club of MissouriAl & Lena's CatersTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years37%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $51,416 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,997 – $62,947 yearly
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AM Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordCook/Prep Cook/Nurse Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantAntidiabetic AgentsClass EAED+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCustomer SupportMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen ManagementHome CareCook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideClass EServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingPharmacy Technician ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeClass EFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFood PreparationGrillingDietary cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationF EndorsementPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook/prep cook/nurse assistant, AM 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 Columbia, MO, 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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