Cooks for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years18%6-10 years38%Current company
303 sports grill801 Chophouse801 FishTime at current job
Less than 1 year9%1-2 years22%2-5 years56%
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Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $66,300 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,434 – $79,295 yearly
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Server / Grill Cook
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationNCCER CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTIPSCPRSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceFlux-Cored WeldingCuttingBilingualPrep / Catering Cook
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSanitationFood Service ExperienceLead Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceBakingBaked GoodsFood PreparationBaked Goods ProductionSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementFood SafetyBanquet ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Class DPersonal Lines LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseBartender LicenseCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseCDL aEPA Universal CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementBarbecueCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInventory ControlInventory Management
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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: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
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 lead 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 Denver, CO, 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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