Cooks for hire in Denver, CO
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24,322
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Grand Teton Lodge Company
Bjs brewhouse and restaurant
Compass Groups
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- Less than a year
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 24,322 profiles for Cooks in Denver, CO
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $66,556 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,367 – $78,586 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Line Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsGrill Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipProfit & LossLine Cook/Prep Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCake DecoratingDecorating Baked GoodsCook
Westminster, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAmerican CuisineHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineUpscale Casual Experience
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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: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification 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/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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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