Cooks for hire in Detroit, MI
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30,439
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 84%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
- Doctorate
- 2%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
- Olive Garden
Erickson Senior Living
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 80%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 30,439 profiles for Cooks in Detroit, MI
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $55,595 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,761 – $67,542 yearly
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Sauté cook/ wood fire oven
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining Experiencecook
Lincoln Park, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementManagementPrep cook/chef
Ecorse, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementLine Cook
Hamtramck, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook and Prep Cook
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Highland Park, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationEPA CertificationFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+9 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHi-Lo
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License 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 and line cook and 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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 9 years of professional experience.
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