Cooks for hire in Springfield, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years18%6-10 years34%Current company
County Market
Engrained Brewing Company
Memorial Healthcare System
Time at current job
Less than 1 year26%1-2 years21%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $53,460 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,311 – $63,075 yearly
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Laborer construction
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHome Care Aide
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHACPIQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCrisis PreventionCrisis InterventionSkills
Organizational SkillsBarista ExperiencePresentation SkillsTypingWriting SkillsCash HandlingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mexican CuisineAmerican CuisineThai CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDietary Aide/Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseTemperature ControlNon-CDL Class CServsafeTime/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS)Skills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsBanquet ExperienceFood SafetyFood utility service
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification 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, laborer construction and line 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 Springfield, IL, 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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