Cooks for hire in Portland, ME
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3,608
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Cracker Barrel
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AND RESORTS
Applebee’s
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $68,265 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,248 – $85,904 yearly
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Line Cook/Sous Chef
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineLine Cook
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDishwasher, Prep Cook, Line Cook
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
CDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
South Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBanquet Cook
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceFood HandlingFood SafetyFood Service ExperienceFood & Beverage IndustryFood Industry+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyLine Cook/Prep Cook
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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, line cook/sous chef 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 Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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