Cooks for hire in Concord, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Bachelor's degree13%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
More than 10 years36%3-5 years32%6-10 years30%Current company
Orinda Country ClubBj Brewhouse RestaurantBlack Angus Steakhouse
Time at current job
2-5 years48%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Concord, CA: $61,285 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,303 – $71,808 yearly
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Cook/Cashier
Pleasant Hill, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLine Cook
Pittsburg, California
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationTIPSCDL C+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceSupervisor/Head Cook
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCDLOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitPassenger EndorsementRN+6 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCook II
Richmond, California
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingFirst Aid and CPRDriver's LicenseWord EmbeddingsAEDFirst Aid+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPayrollCook
Antioch, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
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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, time management and organizational skills.
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, cook II and cook/cashier.
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 Concord, CA, 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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