Cooks for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED71%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years28%Current company
Abercrombie & Fitch
Aramark food service
Armark StaffingTime at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years26%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $52,498 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,199 – $65,309 yearly
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Line Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationDietary Aide/Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipCook/Prep
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime Management
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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: 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, cook/prep and line cook/prep 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 15 years of professional experience.
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