Cooks for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training5%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years36%Current company
131 MAIN Restaurant3 Keys Brewing and EateryAmoreTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years26%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $57,837 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,126 – $69,508 yearly
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Saute/Grill Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanical KnowledgeLine Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingLine Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseEPA CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CNATE CertificationEPA Universal Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLine Cook
Bradenton, Florida
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsCaregivingGrillingCulinary ExperienceCookingLine Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer 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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler 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 saute/grill 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 15 years of professional experience.
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