Cooks for hire in Dallas, TX

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    33,605

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills10%
    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED85%
    Associate's degree13%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Longhorn Steakhouse
    19 Degrees Sports Bar and Grill
    Aimbridge Hospitality
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years60%
    2-5 years40%

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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dallas, TX: $48,626 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,334 – $68,869 yearly

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  • cook

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Lead Cook/Prep Cook

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProduct Management
  • Lead Line Cook

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    ServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingFood Preparation
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    ServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBasic MathMath
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAutomotive ServiceOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningStrategic ManagementKitchen Knives
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Irving, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    ServsafeCertificación De Manipulador De Alimentos

    Skills

    Manejo De CuchillosCocinaManipulación De AlimentosInocuidad AlimentariaExperiencia En Restaurantes De Alta CocinaPlanificación De Menús

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 58 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?

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/prep cook, line cook and line 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 15 years of professional experience.

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