Cooks for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years32%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years17%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $34,919 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,417 – $44,474 yearly
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cook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLead Line Cook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineFry Cook
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA Type IPassenger EndorsementEPA Type IIMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCook 1
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCookingFood Service ExperienceCook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeTWIC CardSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineCook/Prep Cook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementStrategic Planning
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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: cook/prep cook, lead cook/ o/s and line cook.
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, LA, 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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