Cooks for hire in Rochester, MN
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1,421
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 10%
- Time Management
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Vocational or technical training
- 13%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Taco Bell
Hy-Vee
KFC
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,421 profiles for Cooks in Rochester, MN
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, MN: $62,434 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,321 – $79,033 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Cook/Prep
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCook
Stewartville, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLead Cook
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPackagingKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Service Manager
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLicensed Practical NurseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceWorking with Geriatric PatientsWorking with SeniorsOvernight Cook
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineCook
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipStrategic Planning
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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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification 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: food service manager, lead line cook and cook/prep.
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 Rochester, MN, 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.
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