Cooks for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Compass Group
Morrison Healthcare
Topgolf
Time at current job
Less than a year4%1-2 years11%2-5 years57%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $43,079 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,802 – $58,357 yearly
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Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperiencePrep Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceGrillingKitchen GrillsCook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aServsafeTWIC CardForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsGrillingKitchen GrillsQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceLead cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food IndustryKitchen ExperienceCookingMeal PreparationCulinary ExperienceServsafe+1 moreSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood HandlingInventory ControlInventory ManagementGrill Cook/Line Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic Planning
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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, lead line cook and breakfast 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 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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