Cooks for hire in San Antonio, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills10%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree9%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years28%Current company
Magnolia Pancake HausA/C MarriottAC Hotel by Marriott
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years15%2-5 years59%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Antonio, TX: $44,959 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,988 – $61,275 yearly
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Lead Line Cook/Prep Cook
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceStockingNegotiationAssistant Manager/Prep Cook/ line cook
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Confidential ClearanceCertified SommelierSchool Bus EndorsementCertified Dietary ManagerSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+20 moreSkills
HTTPSRegional LaneOTRVegan CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceLatte ArtLine Cook/Prep
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceFast Casual ExperiencePrep Cook/Dishwasher
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceLine cook
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardClass D SecurityServsafe Food Handler CertificationPERC CardServsafe+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineLine Cook
San Antonio, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsWaste Tracking SystemFood PreparationGrillingKitchen GrillsCustomer Service
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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: 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, line cook and prep cook and 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 San Antonio, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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