Cooks for hire in Fayetteville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years18%6-10 years18%Current company
301 wingsAramark
Austin's American GrillTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years46%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fayetteville, NC: $41,727 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,066 – $54,297 yearly
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Line Cook
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC Card+10 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCook
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationFlagging for Traffic ControlFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCook
Hope Mills, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianPest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementEMT-B+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementInventory ManagementData EntryCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLift TruckCook
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLine Cook
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSORAOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourServsafeHVAC CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementGrill Cook/Prep Cook
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aCDL BSkills
Organizational SkillsDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceStockingCustomer ServiceGreeting Customers
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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, dietary aide/cook and grill 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 Fayetteville, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 23 years of professional experience.
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