Cooks for hire in Columbus, GA
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills10%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years32%Current company
Compass Group USAIHop
Rolling hills food serviceTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years14%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, GA: $39,178 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,064 – $52,811 yearly
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Dietary Cook
Fort Benning, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipLead Cook/Trainer
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSauté Cook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCLPNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CPIDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeDEA LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHome CareCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportExecutive Sous Chef
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHAServsafeSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOTRLeadership
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
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, banquet kitchen manager and executive sous chef.
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 Columbus, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 22 years of professional experience.
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