Cooks for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years10%6-10 years32%Current company
Arbor ViewAviva at fitsimmonsBar DoughTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years13%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $66,290 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,385 – $79,342 yearly
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Lead Cook
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSConfidential ClearanceServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipLine Cook
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBussingLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementServer/Bartender/Line Cook/Prep Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRSkills
Barista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingUpsellingSuggestive SellingCook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Class DPersonal Lines LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineLine Cook/Prep Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseQMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Person-Centered TherapyMediterranean CuisineService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service
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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, lead cook and line cook/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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Cook?
Most cooks have 17 years of professional experience.
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