Cooks for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree19%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years16%Current company
Fresh Kitchen1906Applebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years28%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $52,137 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,063 – $60,323 yearly
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Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseTIPSArmed Security LicenseHACCP CertificationClass E+8 moreSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeClass EFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsGrill Cook/Dishwasher/saute cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMexican CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCashier/Customer Service/Cook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CHHADriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantServsafeACLSCNA+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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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, 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: dishwasher/prep cook, line cook/prep cook and cook assistant.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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