Cooks for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training3%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
B&G Restaurant GroupBertha’sBig G’sTime at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 24, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $54,239 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,464 – $64,708 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTrainer cook
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementJust-In-TimeLate night cook
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
RNDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOhmmeterCook Specialist
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineTime Management2nd Cook
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCook
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafePallet Jack CertificationBLSFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 56 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
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, buffalo wild wings cook and trainer 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 Omaha, NE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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