Cooks for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Compass Group
Aramark
B J's Restaurant and BrewhouseTime at current job
1-2 years50%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,756 profiles for Cooks in Lexington, KY
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $46,502 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,429 – $59,360 yearly
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Banquet Cook/Line Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen Leader
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafePesticide Applicator's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLine Cook
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10EPA Universal CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCook/Prep
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceLine Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationCook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Nursing Assistant IIDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 58 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 cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, kitchen leader and lead 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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 9 years of professional experience.
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