Cooks for hire in Springfield, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years22%Current company
Healthcare Services Group
Friendly's99 RestaurantTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years24%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $59,059 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,763 – $68,711 yearly
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cook
Somers, Connecticut
Licenses & certifications
Scissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicensePallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingWriting SkillsLine Cook
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeCNASkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsJanitorial ExperienceSanitationCustodial ExperienceLine Cook
Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsAssociate's DegreeCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationLifeguard ExperiencePharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceDishwasher, Prep Cook, Line Cook,waiter,host,janitorial work,
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Asbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsVegan CuisineLine Cook
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLifeguard CertificationLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsResearch
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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, leadership and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, cook/prep and line cook/prep 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, MA, 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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