Cooks for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years42%6-10 years34%3-5 years20%Current company
Longhorn Steakhouse
393 cafeAcme Food & Beverage CoTime at current job
2-5 years54%1-2 years23%More than 5 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $56,621 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,276 – $70,811 yearly
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Line Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Construction Equipment ServicingFood Safety CertificationNCCER CertificationConstruction ExperienceDozerLoader Operation+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceGrill Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsCook
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Administrative ProfessionalServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipManagementCook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCertified Medication AideCPR+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
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 prep 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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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