Cooks for hire in Jackson, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years32%Current company
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Jolly PumpkinApplebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MI: $52,204 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,785 – $60,852 yearly
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Cook 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 ExperienceLeadershipBar/Service Manager
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLServsafe Food Manager CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationBussingGrill Cook
Jackson, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCNA+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingKitchen 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 Lifting
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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 organizational skills.
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, line cook 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 13 years of professional experience.
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