Cooks for hire in Plano, TX
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26,619
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
UT Southwestern hospital
The Cheesecake Factory
Longhorn Steakhouse
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 26,619 profiles for Cooks in Plano, TX
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Plano, TX: $51,629 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,879 – $72,279 yearly
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Line Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
EPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationServsafe CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelCook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerServsafe CertificationLEED CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
McKinney, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Safe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsWorking with Geriatric PatientsLine Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierTWIC CardServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipBarbecueOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsLead Cook
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLine cook
Richardson, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Product ManagementTime ManagementAmerican CuisineKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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 Certification 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, line cook and solstice senior living.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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