Cooks for hire in Columbia, MO
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 81%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
- Vocational or technical training
- 3%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Taco bell
Sonic Drive-In
Texas Roadhouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,931 profiles for Cooks in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $52,094 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,569 – $63,750 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
AM Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationClass E+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordCook/Kitchen Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineCook/Prep
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationPest Control LicenseTIPSDriver's LicenseBackflow Certification+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOTRCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsGrill Cook/Line Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Construction ExperienceOSHA 10Construction Site ExperienceConstruction Industry ExperienceOSHABuilding Construction+8 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCatering ExperienceCookingPrep Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EServsafe CertificationACLSFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipFast 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe 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 AM 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 11 years of professional experience.
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