Cooks for hire in Portland, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills17%Time Management17%Supervising Experience17%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree33%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
Mon General Hospital
Red Robin
Sheraton Hotel Grand Rapids AirportTime at current job
1-2 years100%
Browse Indeed's database of 16,914 profiles for Cooks in Portland, OR
Last updated: Aug 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, OR: $63,934 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,086 – $83,273 yearly
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line cook
Vancouver, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOLCC Service PermitLMHPCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLead Cook
Portland, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCookingCOOK
Hillsboro, Oregon
Skills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsVegetarian CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill Cook role?
The average time to fill 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 Cook include: communication skills, time management and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for Cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and CPR.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook and lead cook.
What level of education is common for Cook?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for Cook in Portland, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for Cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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