Cooks for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree15%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years30%6-10 years18%Current company
Nancy Jo's Burgers and FriesAbby's Legendary PizzaAjs hideawayTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years35%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $56,708 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,818 – $67,249 yearly
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Line Cook
Turner, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineLead Cook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseGuard CardFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational Skillscook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLead Line Cook
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsLine cook hickory spoon
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL a+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver 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, Driver's License 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 line cook/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 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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