Cooks for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years36%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year31%1-2 years31%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $56,090 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,331 – $74,321 yearly
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Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CLow Voltage LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementBarista ExperienceHeavy LiftingCook/Prep
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceCook/Prep
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseClass ESkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDWilderness First Responder CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsResident cook.
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCosmetology LicenseBarbering LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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: cook/prep, head 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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 16 years of professional experience.
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