Cooks for hire in Philadelphia, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree14%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years20%More than 10 years64%Current company
ARIA HEALTHBarra Rossa RistoranteCccs school districtTime at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years13%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $47,869 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $22,218 – $103,134 yearly
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Head Cook
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered Dietetic TechnicianDriver's LicenseServsafeCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceLine Cook
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCook
Pennsauken, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsMediterranean CuisineAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeadline Cook
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafeClass ESkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen Health and Safety StandardsPrep Cook and Line Cook
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHALifeguard ExperiencePest Control LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Lifeguard TrainingSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadership
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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: communication skills, leadership 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, prep cook and line cook and head 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 Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Cook?
Most cooks have 18 years of professional experience.
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