Cooks for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years32%Current company
Applebee's
Hardee's
AC hotel
Time at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years27%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $51,668 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,649 – $59,791 yearly
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Chef
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSClass ETop Secret ClearanceSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingAssistant Manager ExperienceLead Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseClass G SecurityServsafeSecret ClearanceSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsDelivery DrivingCook/Prep
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CDLServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aServsafeCrane CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCNC
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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: Driver's License, Servsafe 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, line cook/prep cook and cook/prep.
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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 18 years of professional experience.
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