Cooks for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years44%6-10 years28%3-5 years20%Current company
Aramark
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811 modern bistroTime at current job
2-5 years48%1-2 years26%Less than a year15%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $52,476 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,136 – $65,354 yearly
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Line Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementRegional LaneDietary Aide/Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementFast Casual ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLASE CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationLine Cook/Prep Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineKitchen ExperienceCookingCook
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationCOTA+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceSouthern Style CuisineTime ManagementCook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingFood Production
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, line cook/prep cook and lead 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, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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