Cooks for hire in Rochester, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Associate's degree21%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
The Distillery
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Great American DinerTime at current job
2-5 years44%Less than a year33%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $56,061 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,224 – $65,170 yearly
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Line Cook
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceDietary Supervisor/Cook
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
SafeFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSafe Certification+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPrep Cook
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementSauté Cook
Irondequoit, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafePesticide Applicator's LicenseFood Handler CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingMarketingSales
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 56 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, 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 cook/prep cook, line cook and prep 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 Rochester, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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