Cooks for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years34%Current company
Piada Italian Street Food
242 Pub & GrillAlice BlueTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years15%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $44,345 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,029 – $63,375 yearly
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Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCookingServingLead Line Cook/Supervisor
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceCook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingKitchen ExperienceCookingChef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLead Catering Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineCook/Prep
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
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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: organizational skills, leadership and communication 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: lead catering cook, line cook and lead 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 16 years of professional experience.
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