Cooks for hire in Rochester, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years22%Current company
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Morrison Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years18%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, MN: $61,391 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,863 – $77,130 yearly
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Kitchen Manager
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitQIDP CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementFood Service Manager
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseLPNNon-CDL Class CServsafeTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Knowledge ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceWorking with Geriatric PatientsCook
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Recruitment Process ManagementHiringHR Department ExperienceFull Cycle RecruitingRecruitment and SelectionRecruiting+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationCook and supervisor
Stewartville, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+13 moreSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCook
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
CDLInfant & Toddler CertificationCDL BElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceMaterials HandlingOrder FulfillmentWarehouse SortingLead Cook
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPackingPackagingKitchen Experience
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: food service manager, bar manager / FOH manager and kitchen manager.
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 24 years of professional experience.
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