Cooks for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership9%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years38%More than 10 years56%Current company
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WIAmerican family fieldTime at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years24%2-5 years58%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $53,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,477 – $65,253 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medication AideCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipHome Health Care AssistanceHome CareHome HealthMeal PreparationFood PreparationLead Prep Cook/Line Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseOSHA 10HACCP CertificationCertified Quality AuditorClass D SecuritySkills
Supervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVehicle SpottingCook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10PERC CardSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Provider Credentialing SpecialistServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineHead Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeBarbering LicenseCNASkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual 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, leadership and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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, sous chef/kitchen manager and head 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 15 years of professional experience.
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