Cooks for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years54%3-5 years22%6-10 years18%Current company
Huey's RestaurantLenny's Grill & Sub Shop
Zaxby's
Time at current job
2-5 years59%1-2 years17%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $43,019 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,717 – $58,348 yearly
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Cook
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceCook/Prep/Server
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPrep Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationPersonal Lines LicenseChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementGrill Cook/Line Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseBroadcast JournalismSports Reporting+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeCleaningFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Southern Style CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsGrill Cook/Prep Cook
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Non-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsWarehouse 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification 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: line cook, prep 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 15 years of professional experience.
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