Cooks for hire in Columbus, GA
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years18%6-10 years26%Current company
Cook Out Restaurants
Texas Roadhouse
Atlanta Athletic ClubTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years21%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, GA: $39,219 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,087 – $52,880 yearly
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Cook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Alarm Installer LicenseDriver's LicenseLow-Voltage Electrical SystemsNon-CDL Class CLow Voltage LicenseLow Voltage+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCook (Currently
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsIndian CuisinePrep/Pantry Cook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipThai CuisineMexican CuisineSupervising ExperienceDietary Cook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipGrill Cook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood HygieneFood Sanitation PracticesTABC CertificationFood HandlingSanitation Procedures+16 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesServingCracker Barrel cook
Columbus, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseCertified Salesforce AdministratorDriver's LicenseCertified Scrum Master+12 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational 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: organizational skills, time management 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: dishwasher/prep cook, prep/pantry cook and grill 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 Columbus, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 16 years of professional experience.
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