Cooks for hire in Hartford, CT
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12,684
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Applebee's
Hartford Healthcare
P F Chang's
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
Browse Indeed's database of 12,684 profiles for Cooks in Hartford, CT
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hartford, CT: $61,092 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,316 – $71,341 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseOSHA Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationOSHA 10+14 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCook
Newington, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class COSHAForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsManagementTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCook
Manchester, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementFood PreparationKitchen KnivesLine Cook/Prep Cook
Manchester, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceSecond Cook
Newington, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsKnife SkillsCook
Hartford, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCustomer Support
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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/prep cook, line cook and head grill 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 Hartford, CT, 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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