Cooks for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Supervising Experience9%Communication Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years28%Current company
Compass Group
Aramark
Anthonys cucina frescaTime at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years34%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $54,703 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,724 – $70,040 yearly
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Line Cook
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCook
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipKitchen Manager
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ManagementFood Service Management ExperienceFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseFood Service ExperienceSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipEMT ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCook/Steward
Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningFood PreparationSchedule ManagementInventory ControlSous Chef/Line Cook
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceMaintenanceLandscape MaintenanceLead line cook
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementInventory ControlInventory Management
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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: supervising experience, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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, sous chef/line cook and kitchen manager.
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 Newark, DE, 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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