Cooks for hire in Mesa, AZ
Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Mesa, AZ to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
31,168
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years22%6-10 years26%Current company
414 Pizza and PubAdvantage Workforce Services (Instawork)All American Sports GrillTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years29%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 31,168 profiles for Cooks in Mesa, AZ
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mesa, AZ: $54,120 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,428 – $64,475 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Cook/Stand lead
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLead Cook/Supervisor
Gilbert, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationEPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationNCCER CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal Certification+4 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMachine Shop PressesPress OperationForming ToolsStampingCold-Forming MachinesCook
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified SommelierFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAll Purpose Cook
Mesa, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingLine Cook
Mesa, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceManagementPOSPOS SystemsRestaurant ManagementRestaurant Experience
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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: 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: line cook, cook/stand lead and prep cook/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 11 years of professional experience.
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply