Cooks for hire in Fort Worth, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree20%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years30%Current company
Aramark
Bolero
Bonnell’s fine texas cuisineTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years17%2-5 years49%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Fort Worth, TX: $43,332 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,278 – $60,032 yearly
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Lead Cook
Haltom City, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCertified Sommelier+10 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipBarbecueTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingCook
Richland Hills, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceBarbecueCook/Prep
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medication AideCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCookingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportKitchen Lead Cook
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Loader OperationSkid Steer LoaderDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCook/Prep
Fort Worth, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseCertified Welding InspectorCertified Dietary ManagerCDL CDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook/prep, lead cook and line 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 Worth, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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