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Leadership 11%
Communication Skills 10%
Organizational Skills 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 76%
Bachelor's degree 17%
Vocational or technical training 2%

Years of experience

3-5 years 12%
6-10 years 26%
More than 10 years 62%

Current company

Instawork App
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18 Degrees Bar and Grill

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 38%
1-2 years 13%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 18,102 profiles for Cooks in Mesa, AZ

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mesa, AZ: $53,762 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,377$63,697 yearly

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Prep Cook/Lead Line Cook

Gilbert, Arizona

Licenses & certifications

Class DTABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafePallet Jack Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining Experience

Lead Cook/Supervisor

Gilbert, Arizona

Licenses & certifications

EPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal Certification

Skills

Service Technician ExperienceMachine Shop PressesPress OperationForming ToolsStampingCold-Forming Machines

Prep Cook

Mesa, Arizona

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFood Safety CertificationEPA CertificationFirearms LicenseOSHA 10Driver's License

Skills

Casual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Line Cook/Prep Cook/Team Lead

Phoenix, Arizona

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCompTIA A+ServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

BSDTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPython

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Chandler, Arizona

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

American CuisineBiological HazardsKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingRestaurant Experience

Cook/Prep

Scottsdale, Arizona

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingChild SupervisionGuest Relations

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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook/prep, line cook/prep 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 Mesa, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.

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