Cooks for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree17%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
More than 10 years52%3-5 years22%6-10 years22%Current company
Almond Heights Senior LivingBJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Brahma Bar & GrillTime at current job
2-5 years45%1-2 years29%Less than a year23%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,623 profiles for Cooks in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $59,264 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,957 – $100,474 yearly
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Line Cook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCook 2
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLead Line Cook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Cosmetology LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPSCDL CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCook 3
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationRBT CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsCleaningGrill Cook/Sauté Cook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineFrench CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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 organizational skills.
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: line cook, lead line cook and cook/chef, FLOATER.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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