Cooks for hire in El Paso, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years48%6-10 years26%1-2 years12%Current company
Black Bear Diner
Morrison Healthcare
Ambrosia
Time at current job
2-5 years52%1-2 years19%More than 5 years16%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in El Paso, TX: $36,978 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,258 – $45,191 yearly
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Cook/Prep
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementFood PreparationCook
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineLeadershipHeavy LiftingLine cook
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingKitchen ExperienceCOOK (3/20017
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCook
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLead Cook
El Paso, Texas
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCleaningCash Handling
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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 and COOK (3/20017.
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 El Paso, TX, 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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