Cooks for hire in Salem, OR
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
- Vocational or technical training
- 8%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Healthcare services group
Banner health
Regal Entertainment Group
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $57,677 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,551 – $69,960 yearly
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Cook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceCook/Prep
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CMassage Therapy License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLine cook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCase ManagementLine Cook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican Cuisinecook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMathematical AptitudeHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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 cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe Certification.
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 and cook/cashier.
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 Salem, OR, 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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