Cooks for hire in Rochester, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Vocational or technical training10%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years44%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Mayo civic CenterMorrison Healthcare
Applebee's, Flynn Group
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year21%1-2 years18%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, MN: $61,130 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,771 – $76,620 yearly
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Farm Worker
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBussingCatering and event setup / Concessions Lead / Lead Banquet Cook/Stewarding Supervisor
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant General Manager (AGM)
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA)Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourTIPSOSHA+9 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsShift Leader
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipRetail Sales TransactionsCook
Rochester, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLead 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, leadership and time management.
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, assistant general manager (agm) and shift leader.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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