Cooks for hire in Houston, TX
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33,653
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 81%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Morrison Healthcare
The cheesecake factory
Compass Group
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $43,826 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,908 – $62,141 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Lead cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineCook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianMSHA CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerOSHA 10Servsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSanitationCook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLine Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarbecueAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLead Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication 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 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, line cook/prep cook and lead 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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