Cooks for hire in Plano, TX
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
Aramark
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Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 26,930 profiles for Cooks in Plano, TX
Last updated: Oct 14, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plano, TX: $51,058 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,420 – $71,579 yearly
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Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Richardson, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementBarbecueCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCook
The Colony, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceLead Cook/Trainer
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
AEDServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPEG TubeCook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerServsafeLEED CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skillsline cook prep cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual 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 58 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: organizational skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
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/banquet cook, line cook prep cook and line cook/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 Plano, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 16 years of professional experience.
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