Cooks for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years18%6-10 years36%Current company
AladdinAnthonys at pier 66Aspen Creek Senior LivingTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years39%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $72,688 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,596 – $88,656 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRRegistered Dental AssistantBLSSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCustomer SupportLead Line Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCoachingDriver's LicenseSports Coaching Class InstructionSports and Outdoor ActivitiesFlagger CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCook / Server/ Stand Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLine Cook/Lead
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLine Cook
Tukwila, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsSalesRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register
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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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
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/prep cook, line cook and cook / server/ stand manager.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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