Cooks for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Supervising Experience11%Time Management9%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Associate's degree26%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
Boone Health
44 Canteen54 StreetTime at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years17%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $50,466 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,622 – $61,188 yearly
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Cook/Prep Cook/Nurse Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantClass EAEDFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCustomer SupportMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen ManagementCook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician LicenseCPRCertified Medication AideClass EServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingPharmacy Technician ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationPest Control LicenseTIPSDriver's LicenseClass ESkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOTRCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsContract Worker
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPrep Cook
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeClass EACLSSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Outlook CalendarL1MA
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHAF EndorsementCertified Medical Administrative AssistantDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantClass ESkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising Experience
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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: supervising experience, time management and leadership.
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: prep cook, cook/prep cook/nurse assistant and contract worker.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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