Cooks for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years32%Current company
Amerigo Italian RestaurantApplebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years31%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $42,747 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,474 – $58,058 yearly
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Cook 2
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
American CuisineAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCanvassingNutrition Aide/cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CHHAHCATIPSDriver's LicenseTWIC CardFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineLine Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Men's Hair StylingDriver's LicenseHair StylingMen's HaircuttingBarbering LicenseBarberingSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorCoachingWrestlingDriver's LicenseSports Coaching Class InstructionSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeCook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLifeguard ExperiencePMPAerial Lift CertificationWilderness First Aid CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational 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: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification 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, line cook and line cook/prep 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 Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 19 years of professional experience.
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