Cooks for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree18%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years42%Current company
240 UnionAdara living
Art Hotel HiltonTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years38%2-5 years24%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $66,481 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,441 – $79,720 yearly
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Line Cook
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCook
Englewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
American CuisineMexican CuisineHeavy LiftingFood PreparationManagementKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Arvada, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCook
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingCulinary ExperienceDietary Department ExperienceLead Line Cook/Prep Cook
Thornton, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementMexican CuisineKitchen Knives
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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: time management, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, 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, cook/associate 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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