Cooks for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years20%6-10 years30%Current company
Bob Evans Restaurants
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
ST LEONARDSTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years32%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $49,929 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,915 – $64,061 yearly
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Line Cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationConfined Space CertificationRBT CertificationASQC Certification+26 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA Type ICertified Pool OperatorTIPSEPA Refrigeration Certification+10 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CPIGuard CardPharmacy Technician CertificationClass D SecurityFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPanda Express Cook
Centerville, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseFall Protection CertificationCPR+6 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsKitchen Lead Cook
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Cost ControlHospitalityCustomer ServiceDriver's LicenseServsafeNutrition+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLabor Cost AnalysisSous Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeCosmetology LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineFrench CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementFood SafetyCulinary Experience
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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, prep cook and sous chef.
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 Dayton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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