Cooks for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years24%More than 10 years46%Current company
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Less than a year24%1-2 years16%2-5 years54%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $53,480 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,411 – $65,886 yearly
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Cashier/Cook
Greenfield, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCook
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCook 2
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFire Safety CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceLine Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBistro Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct Management
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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: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
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/line cook and cashier/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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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