Cooks for hire in Jackson, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree13%Doctorate2%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years18%6-10 years28%Current company
Jolly PumpkinMcDonald's
Metz Culinary Management
Time at current job
Less than 1 year37%1-2 years17%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,642 profiles for Cooks in Jackson, MI
Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MI: $51,588 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,996 – $60,490 yearly
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Line cook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsService Supervisor
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationCDLServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceResidential HousekeepingResidential CleaningCleaningCook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
BCBAPharmacy Technician CertificationCertified Ophthalmic TechnicianLicensed Behavior AnalystFirst Aid CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHigh-End SalesPharmacy Technician ExperienceCook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBarista Experience
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe and First Aid Certification.
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 and service supervisor.
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 Jackson, MI, 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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