Cooks for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years22%6-10 years24%Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Waffle House
Acadiana kitchen and barTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years28%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $35,369 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,872 – $44,881 yearly
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Fry Cook
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA Type IPassenger EndorsementEPA Type IIMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipLine Cook
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationCook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCookingManagementKitchen ManagementHand ToolsHead Cook/Supervisor
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointLead cook
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineIndian CuisineCook
Youngsville, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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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: leadership, communication skills 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 cook, lead cook and head cook/supervisor.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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