Cooks for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree12%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years22%6-10 years24%Current company
Nugget Market
Advanced health SacramentoAfter Hours Smash Burgers & MoreTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years33%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $59,302 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,085 – $100,235 yearly
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Lead Dietary Cook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHACDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLift TruckForkliftLine Cook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceFood HandlingFood Service ExperienceFood IndustryCook 2
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardFlagger CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationOSHA 10CDL C+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsCook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPSCDL CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceFood Service CleaningFood Service ExperienceCleaningRestaurant 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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, line cook/cashier and lead dietary 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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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