Cooks for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years22%Current company
Kennett sq golf and country clubActs retirement
Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years19%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $55,070 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,877 – $70,730 yearly
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Lead Line Cook/Kitchen Manager
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseESL EducationFood Allergen ManagementFood SafetyFood Allergen AwarenessServsafe+1 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementSHIFT LEAD, Line Cook, Server/cashier, Bartender.
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Product ManagementDietary Department ExperienceBar ExperienceFood Service ExperiencePOS SystemsRetail Sales TransactionsChef/Cook
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Service Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceUnloadingLoadingPackingOrder PickingSous Chef
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHardscapeLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingFood Production
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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: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification 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 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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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