Cooks for hire in Seattle, WA
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17,143
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
- Vocational or technical training
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group
Four Seasons
Nordstrom
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 57%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,143 profiles for Cooks in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $73,118 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,922 – $89,219 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Line Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLEAD Breakfast Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementCleaningSous Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitCPRServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsFood ProductionFood Service ExperienceLine Cook and Prep Cook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAmerican CuisineLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCook
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationTWIC Card+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineIndian Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 62 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: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook and prep cook, cook II and LEAD breakfast 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 16 years of professional experience.
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