Cooks for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years16%Current company
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Aversanos Italian RestaurantBon Apptit Management CompanyTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years30%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $73,178 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,829 – $89,506 yearly
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Line Cook and Prep Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftHi-LoLoadingKnife SkillsWarehouse ExperienceBroiler Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeConcealed Carry PermitFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationTWIC Card+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineLead Line Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineCook/Prep
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHigh-End SalesLead Prep Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAmerican CuisineLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office
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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: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, lead line cook and broiler 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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