Cooks for hire in Springfield, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years28%Current company
Hartford Healthcare
Longhorn Steakhouse
Olive GardenTime at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years29%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $58,681 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,486 – $69,585 yearly
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Cook
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTIPSSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCook/Prep
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDChild Development Associate CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsCook/supervisor
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementVegan CuisineUnos Line cook
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceLine Cook
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSecret ClearanceSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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/prep cook, breakfast / dinner cook 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, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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