Cooks for hire in Jackson, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree19%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years42%6-10 years34%3-5 years20%Current company
Brio Living Services
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Arctic BreakawayTime at current job
1-2 years42%2-5 years21%More than 5 years21%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MI: $52,239 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,799 – $60,913 yearly
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Line cook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsKitchen Manager
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCook manager
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistancePrep Cook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMB (ASCP)M (ASCP)Driver's LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Phlebotomy Technician+8 moreSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10PERC CardServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
PC-DMISAnalysis SkillsPaper BindingDocument BindingPaper Binding MachinesHand Tools
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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, cook/ crew leader/cashier and kitchen manager.
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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