Cooks for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills10%Supervising Experience10%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years16%Current company
Southern Foodservice Management, Inc
Compass Group
Burger King
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years26%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $51,813 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,315 – $61,977 yearly
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Line lead cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementBartender LicenseIICRC CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Pool OperatorNDT CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceProduct ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLead Line Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementDietary Manager/Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationRBT CertificationPatient Personal Care AssistanceCaregiver CertificationApplied Behavior AnalysisAEDSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsCook/Prep
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsBarbecueUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersSubstance Abuse CounselingBehavioral HealthMental Health ServicesIndividualized Treatment PlanningDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLine Cook/Banquet Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a 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 a cook include: leadership, organizational skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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/prep cook, cook II and line 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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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