Cooks for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
1440 by the bayAeroteck companyBerkeley Pines Skilled Nursing CenterTime at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 13,566 profiles for Cooks in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $76,710 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,224 – $124,605 yearly
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Lead Line/Prep Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceLead Line Cook/pastry Cook
Alameda, California
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSlicing (Cutting Method)Culinary ExperienceLead Line Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingBarista ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationCDL+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsManagementBarista ExperienceCook
Daly City, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAHCADriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPersonal Care Home ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCookingFood Preparation
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 58 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: 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/prep cook and lead line cook/pastry 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 12 years of professional experience.
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