Cooks for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years12%6-10 years20%Current company
The Cheesecake Factory
Hooters
Annabelle’s Restaurant and PubTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years8%2-5 years57%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $43,886 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,850 – $62,431 yearly
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Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Manufacturing Facility ExperienceManufacturing Company ExperienceManufacturingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHACCP Certification+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipKitchen ExperienceLine Cook and Prep Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHead Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementSocial ListeningLine Cook
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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, head cook and line cook and prep 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 19 years of professional experience.
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