Cooks for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years48%6-10 years38%3-5 years12%Current company
DENUNZIO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANTSMetz Culinary Management
Aramark
Time at current job
2-5 years39%1-2 years26%Less than a year19%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $54,181 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,221 – $67,921 yearly
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Cook
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHATABC CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical AssistantNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceService Technician ExperienceServsafeServsafe Food Manager CertificationFloating Cook
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Palliative Care Experience (Work Setting)CHPNADriver's LicensePERC CardCRCSTLicensed Nursing Assistant+14 moreSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLong Term Care ExperienceMachine OperationMachiningLine Cook/Prep Cook
Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsOhmmeterPrep Cook/Line Cook
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipLine Cook
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseAED+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPrep Cook
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitTIPS+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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, prep cook/line cook and 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 Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 19 years of professional experience.
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