Cooks for hire in Reno, NV
Find cooks who excel in preparing a variety of dishes, managing kitchen dynamics and following food safety standards to ensure high-quality meals. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Reno, NV to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
2,692
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree20%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years32%Current company
Atlantis casinoAlterra Mountain Company
Applebee's, Flynn Restaurant Group
Time at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years27%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,692 profiles for Cooks in Reno, NV
Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reno, NV: $57,268 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,799 – $73,207 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Cook
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPrep Cook
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
AEDASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsKitchen Manager
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCook
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCook 4
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPaintsConcreteConstruction ExperienceCulinary ExperienceLine Cook
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime Management
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 0 contacts per month
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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, kitchen manager 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 Reno, NV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply