Cooks for hire in Saint Paul, MN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree17%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
More than 10 years42%6-10 years36%3-5 years14%Current company
84 italian steak houseABOTO BarApplebee's
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year20%1-2 years15%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Saint Paul, MN: $61,878 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,275 – $108,543 yearly
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cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceLine Cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL CNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHospitalityForeign Language ProficiencyShort Order Cook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCook
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCulinary ExperienceFood Service ExperienceCook
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadership
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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: 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 and lead line 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 Saint Paul, MN, 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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