Cooks for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years22%Current company
Central MarketSodexo
Applebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years14%2-5 years49%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $48,239 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,953 – $68,537 yearly
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Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingFood SafetyFood PreparationCook/Prep
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationPhysician Assistant LicenseLAPCTIPSDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLine Cook/Prep Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeLEED Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarbecueTime ManagementLeadershipLine Cook and Prep Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRCDL a+6 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingCasual Dining ExperienceCook 2
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsCook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationAEDGuard CardDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational 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: communication skills, leadership 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, line cook and line cook and 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 Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 9 years of professional experience.
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