Cooks for hire in Lafayette, IN

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    2,401

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Leadership8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED79%
    Associate's degree18%
    Bachelor's degree3%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years14%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    Taco Bell
    Buffalo Wild Wings
    Rose walk Village
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year26%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years24%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,401 profiles for Cooks in Lafayette, IN

Last updated: Aug 20, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $46,110 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $36,279$58,606 yearly

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  • Lead Line Cook

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationF EndorsementServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Line Cook/Grill Cook

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Floor PolishersFloor BuffersFloor BuffingBuffingDriver's LicenseFloor Care+6 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFloor CleaningFloor CareFloor Refinishing
  • Kitchen Staff

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDrivingDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Chef De Partie

    West Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Cook

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess Experience
  • Cook

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCooking

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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: chef de partie, lead line cook and line cook/fry cook dish washer cashier.

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 Lafayette, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 23 years of professional experience.

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