Cooks for hire in Jacksonville, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years10%3-5 years14%6-10 years20%Current company
Sodexo
Bojangles
Carolina Ale House
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years38%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, NC: $40,885 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,103 – $53,744 yearly
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Restaurant Manager
Sneads Ferry, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianDriver's LicensePhlebotomyCPRASCP CertificationServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareBlood SamplingPhlebotomyChief Cook
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTWIC CardServsafeSkills
Product ManagementAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsIndian CuisineMexican CuisineLine Cook
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
Positive PsychologySupervising ExperienceLeadershipCustomer SupportPOS SystemsInventory ManagementChief Cook
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCook/Cashier
Midway Park, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CHHAChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPositive PsychologyHost/Hostess ExperienceCleaningLine/Prep Cook
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineCasual 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 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, chief cook and cook 2.
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, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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