Cooks for hire in Reno, NV
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years46%6-10 years32%3-5 years12%Current company
Caesars Entertainment
Scoopers7-11
Time at current job
Less than a year34%2-5 years31%1-2 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reno, NV: $57,751 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,445 – $71,811 yearly
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Cook
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCook
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationOSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementTeachingRoom Chef
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsCook
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipLine Cook
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementTime ManagementCulinary ExperienceChef Tournant
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMSHA CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+5 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic Speaking
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 57 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook/prep cook, line cook and chef tournant.
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 Reno, NV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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