Cooks for hire in San Francisco, CA
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13,374
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Buffalo Wild Wings
Topgolf
BJ’s Restaurant
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $77,555 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,497 – $124,024 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Line Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineLine Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Life & Health Insurance LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSecond Chef
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Drink ServiceHR Department ExperienceHuman ResourcesMixologyBartendingBeverage Building+6 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsManagementBarista ExperienceLine Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFood ProductionCook
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseAlarm Installer LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationFire Alarm LicenseDriver's LicenseTIPS+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceGuest Relations
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
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/prep cook and prep cook/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 Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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