Cooks for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Time at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 36,398 profiles for Cooks in Phoenix, AZ
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $57,188 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,273 – $70,678 yearly
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Cook
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationLine Cook/Prep Cook
Tempe, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceLine Cook / Prep Cook
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsCook 1
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsConstruction ExperienceCarpentryLine Cook
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFast Casual ExperiencePOS
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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, 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/prep cook, lead catering 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 Phoenix, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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