Cooks for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED60%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years18%Current company
414 Pizza and PubAdvantage Workforce Services (Instawork)All American Sports GrillTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years30%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $57,434 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,622 – $70,752 yearly
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Cook/Stand lead
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLine cook
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
American CuisineFrench CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceIndian CuisineThai CuisineMexican CuisineCook
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLine Cook/Dishwasher
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
DishwashingKitchenware CleaningDriver's LicenseDishwasherFood Handler CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportFood PreparationEnglishCookingDrivingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCasual Dining 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: communication skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License 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/dishwasher.
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 Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 17 years of professional experience.
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