Cooks for hire in Richmond, VA
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12,436
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Associate's degree
- 26%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
McDonald's
United States Army Reserves
Sodexo
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 67%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $53,309 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,864 – $63,342 yearly
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Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationNCCER CertificationAerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10DrywallDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCook II
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerTeaching CertificationJ-STD-001 CertificationFood Safety CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationASQC Certification+13 moreSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipJust-In-TimeLine Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorEPA CertificationEPA Type IIOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+11 moreSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipExecutive Sous Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsSauté Cook
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood HygieneFood Sanitation PracticesFirst Aid CertificationSanitation ProceduresFood Safety+3 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipKitchen ManagementKitchen Experience
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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, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line/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 13 years of professional experience.
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