Cooks for hire in Lexington, KY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years12%6-10 years36%More than 10 years52%Current company
Waffle House
Applebee's
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Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years20%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $46,256 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,685 – $59,959 yearly
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Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementRestaurant ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ManagementSenior Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLead Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCook
Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Pharmacy Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHospital ExperienceCook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceFood SafetyCook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Administrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceOffice ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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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: 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 and lead 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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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