Cooks for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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14,186
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Time Management
- 11%
- Leadership
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 79%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Brookdale Senior Living
Applebees
Wendy's
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $53,670 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,556 – $66,133 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineCook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL CAir Brake Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CConfidential ClearanceFire Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFood ProductionLead Line Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorASE CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Servsafe Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPackingCustomer ServicePrep Cook/Line Cook
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseCaregiver CertificationArmed Security LicenseCNA+8 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementKitchen Manager/Dietary Director
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPRServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsManagement
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, lead line cook 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 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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