Cooks for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training8%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years20%6-10 years22%Current company
Ancora Cafe + BakeryAncora Cafe and BakeryAztalan Inn Bar & GrillTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years33%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $56,428 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,517 – $73,169 yearly
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Cook/Prep
Monona, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCook
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCorporate Social ResponsibilityHand ToolsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportKitchen Lead Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineDishwasher/Prep Cook
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHospitalityManagementTeam LeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsKitchen 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook/prep cook, dishwasher/prep cook and cook/prep.
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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 17 years of professional experience.
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