Cooks for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years26%Current company
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Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of WITime at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years21%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 13, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $53,283 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,335 – $65,513 yearly
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Line Cook/Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationCNAFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCook 2
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFire Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingPersonal Assistant ExperienceLead Line Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorASE CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperiencePackingHead Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeBarbering LicenseCNASkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCook /Supervisor
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CConfidential ClearanceFire Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood Production
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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 time management.
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, head cook and lead 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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Cook?
Most cooks have 17 years of professional experience.
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