Cooks for hire in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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    21,911

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    63%
    Associate's degree
    20%
    Vocational or technical training
    13%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    50%
  • Current company

    • Publix
    • Waffle House
    • Yard House
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%

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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Fort Lauderdale, FL: $59,532 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,886 – $75,589 yearly
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  • Line Cook and Prep Cook

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationClass EFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Cook

    Dania, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsSustainable SourcingManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Sunrise, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAmerican Cuisine
  • Line Cook

    Pembroke Pines, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsKitchen ManagementKitchen Experience
  • Cook

    Sunrise, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationClass E+1 more

    Skills

    ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime Management
  • Prep Chef/Line Cook

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceManagementTime ManagementLeadershipBarbecueOrganizational Skills

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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: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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/fry cook, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.

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