Cooks for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree17%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Red Lobster
Amedeos Italian RestaurantAramark
Time at current job
2-5 years63%More than 5 years25%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $47,141 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,688 – $60,571 yearly
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Line Cook
Knightdale, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperiencePatient Line cook
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsButcheryLine cook
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Garner, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCook
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseKitchen GrillsServsafeGrillingFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFood SafetyMeal PreparationFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 56 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, 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, line cook/prep cook and cook/event staffing.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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