Cooks for hire in Springfield, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years8%6-10 years36%Current company
Cafe moxoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Engrained Brewing Company
Time at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $53,674 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,396 – $63,461 yearly
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Kitchen Staff/Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRHACCP Certification+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Allergen ManagementFood Safety+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen Manager
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA Type IServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementConstruction InspectionLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPackagingCulinary ExperiencePrep Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+7 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
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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: 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 kitchen 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 Springfield, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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