Cooks for hire in Lancaster, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Vocational or technical training6%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
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Abc brewing coAmerican Bar and GrillTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years29%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lancaster, PA: $52,663 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,531 – $65,209 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCook
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
AEDServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+2 moreSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementDietary Cook/Supervisor
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationARRT CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceProfit and Loss AnalysisProductivity SoftwareCustomer SupportComputer OperationCook
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFood Pre-Processing ExperienceLine cook
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceHeavy LiftingLine Cook
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceKitchen ExperienceStocking
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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: Servsafe, Driver's License 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, line cook/prep cook 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 Lancaster, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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