Cooks for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree18%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years28%Current company
Allina Health - United HospitalAlton Nursing homeAnimales Barbeque CoTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years17%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $62,366 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,955 – $74,863 yearly
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Cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerTIPS+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHead Baker / Hot & Cold Prep Cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLine Cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeTWIC CardForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLine Cook Supervisor
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsKnowledge ManagementLine Cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBar ExperienceFood Service ExperiencePOS Systems
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
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, line cook/prep cook and line cook supervisor.
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 Minneapolis, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 18 years of professional experience.
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