Cooks for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
4 charles/monkey bar (hogsalt company)[Cook]Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years38%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $64,320 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,684 – $109,783 yearly
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Head line cook
Astoria, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantHACCP CertificationMedical AssistingFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCookingCulinary ExperienceCook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipCookingLine Cook/Prep Cook
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementAnalysis SkillsCook
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourClass EServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementFood PreparationFood SafetyLine Cook/Prep Cook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardTeaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationOSHA 10+15 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineThai CuisineFrench Cuisineperp cook / lead cook
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSConfidential ClearanceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsManagementLeadershipBarista ExperienceHost/Hostess Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 58 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 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/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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 17 years of professional experience.
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