Cooks for hire in Columbus, OH
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13,783
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
McDonald's
Holiday Inn
Select Specialty Hospital
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 88%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,783 profiles for Cooks in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $52,757 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,542 – $65,426 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCPRCook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementEHSLeadershipLine Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManagementGrill Cook/Prep Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
NCCER CertificationOSHA 10Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFood ProductionUtility Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingFood SafetyBucket OperationBoom LiftPrep Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Sanitation PracticesKitchen ExperienceFood Safety CertificationFood HandlingDriver's LicenseFood Safety+4 moreSkills
American CuisineTime ManagementCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipBussing
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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 cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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, prep cook 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 17 years of professional experience.
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