Cooks for hire in Manchester, NH

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    6,908

    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    10%
    Communication Skills
    10%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    77%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
    Associate's degree
    7%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Olive Garden
    • Healthcare services group
    • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    2-5 years
    20%

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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Manchester, NH: $60,670 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,441 – $72,974 yearly
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  • Lead Line Cook

    Manchester, New Hampshire

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis Skills
  • Line Cook and Prep Cook

    Manchester, New Hampshire

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCooking
  • Banquet cook

    Merrimack, New Hampshire

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipBarista ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Preparation
  • Chef

    Manchester, New Hampshire

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceCookingFood Preparation
  • Supervisor/cook

    Manchester, New Hampshire

    Licenses & certifications

    Non-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceMenu Planning
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Bedford, New Hampshire

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsComplianceSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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: line cook/prep cook, line cook and lead 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 Manchester, NH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 7 years of professional experience.

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