Cooks for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Bachelor's degree6%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
Unknown2%3-5 years14%6-10 years26%Current company
Mr Chubby's WingsBeach DinerCarrabba's Italian Grill
Time at current job
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years31%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $51,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,193 – $60,746 yearly
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Line Cook
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFood Safety CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Time ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCook
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman PlumberServsafeForklift CertificationPlumbing Apprentice LicensePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSanitationMaintenanceResidential Construction ExperienceConstruction ExperienceLead Line Cook
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLine Cook
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsEDR Cook/ Baker
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardHACCP CertificationAEDServsafe Food Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineLine Cook/Prep Cook
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Medical Administrative AssistantDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor 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 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, lead line cook and EDR cook/ baker.
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 Jacksonville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 34 years of professional experience.
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