Cooks for hire in Minneapolis, MN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 70%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Noodles and company
Great Wolf Lodge
Allina Health
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Minneapolis, MN: $62,805 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,904 – $75,997 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Cook/Prep
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseBartendingServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsTime Managementcook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFirst AidFirst Aid TrainingLead Line Cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCook/Prep
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceStocking
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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, cook/prep 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 Minneapolis, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 20 years of professional experience.
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