Cooks for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years8%Current company
Aramark
4 charles/monkey bar (hogsalt company)Acacia Network
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years30%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $57,662 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,310 – $96,910 yearly
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Kitchen Lead Cook
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerComputer SkillsDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Passaic, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFood SafetyPrep Cook/Line Cook
West Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCounseling Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Harrison, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceLine Cook / Prep Cook
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsIndian CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen Lead Cook
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipCookingKitchen Experience
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Food Handler 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, kitchen lead 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, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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