Cooks for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Vocational or technical training8%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $58,341 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,876 – $69,638 yearly
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Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
SafeSafe CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCook
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardServsafeCNA+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceGrill Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLift TruckForkliftLine Cook
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervisor/Line Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementAssistant Manager Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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: organizational skills, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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 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 Sarasota, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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