Cooks for hire in Plano, TX
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Most popular skills
Time Management8%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years26%Current company
Central MarketThe Italian Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck DFW AirportAddison ImprovTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years21%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plano, TX: $50,592 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,844 – $71,410 yearly
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Lead Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician Certification+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementSouthern Style CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Outlook CalendarData ClassificationHeavy LiftingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Richardson, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Carrollton, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseMicrosoft Office SpecialistAED+10 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementBarista ExperienceLeadershipLink Cook
Frisco, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCake DecoratingDecorating Baked GoodsFood HandlingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationLine Cook
Allen, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineCookingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant 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: time management, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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, lead sautee cook & grill master 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 Plano, TX, 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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