Cooks for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree9%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years42%Current company
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
IPIC Theaters, LlcAir GourmetTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $66,049 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,339 – $84,972 yearly
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Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Pasadena, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineCook
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPROSHA+2 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSenior Cook
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFrench CuisineLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook/Cashier
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceLead Line Cook
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCookingButcheryCuttingMeat CuttingFood Service Experience
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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: prep cook, line cook and line cook/prep cook/cashier.
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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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