Cooks for hire in Raleigh, NC
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15,819
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Marriott International
Aramark
Longhorn Steakhouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 15,819 profiles for Cooks in Raleigh, NC
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $47,479 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,741 – $61,354 yearly
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Grill Cook/Trainer
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
SafeSafe CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceLine Cook/ Prep Cook/ Dishwasher
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationMassage Therapy LicenseLicensed Massage TherapistSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCook
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBarbecueLine Cook
Knightdale, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLine Cook/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCook
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceHospitalityCash Register
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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License 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, cook/event staffing and line cook/ prep cook/ dishwasher.
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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 18 years of professional experience.
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