Cooks for hire in Orlando, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree11%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years26%Current company
The Walt Disney Company
Universal Orlando Resort
Amura Japanese RestaurantTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years27%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Orlando, FL: $53,770 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,552 – $63,470 yearly
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Lead cook
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen Manager/Cook
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationLife Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOTRHeavy LiftingLine Cook
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationEPA Type IIServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineMediterranean CuisineSauté Cook
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCake DecoratingDecorating Baked GoodsFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceCatering ExperienceLine Cook
Winter Park, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationIICRC CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Orlando, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationConfined Space CertificationEPA Type IDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL aSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingJanitorial ExperienceSanitation
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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, organizational skills and communication skills.
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, line cook and line cook/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 Orlando, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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