Cooks for hire in Jackson, MS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years14%Current company
Applebee's
IHOP
Logan's Roadhouse
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years19%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jackson, MS: $36,628 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $25,503 – $52,607 yearly
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Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Welding CertificationServsafeWeldingForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBarbecueOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementManagementKitchen ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCompTIA Security+Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHostess, server, line cook, prep cook
Brandon, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationCDL B+5 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCook
Byram, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCook Helper/Tray Aide
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipServingMeal PreparationFood PreparationShift Manager/Cook
Jackson, Mississippi
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime Management
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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 chef, line cook/prep cook and sous chef.
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, MS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 22 years of professional experience.
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