Cooks for hire in New York, NY

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    50,035

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    11%
    Communication Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    67%
    Associate's degree
    13%
    Bachelor's degree
    10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Applebee's
    • Compass Group
    • Whole Foods Market
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    Less than a year
    17%
    1-2 years
    17%

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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in New York, NY: $64,696 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $38,147 – $109,723 yearly
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  • Cook

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipCooking
  • Cook

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Lead Cook/Supervisor

    Staten Island, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFrench Cuisine
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    Bronx, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CPRFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSpanishFood Industry
  • Kitchen Lead Cook

    Newark, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafe Certification+1 more

    Skills

    ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining Experience

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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: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.

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/prep cook, line cook and lead 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 New York, NY, 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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