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Most popular skills

Time Management 8%
Leadership 7%
Communication Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 84%
Bachelor's degree 10%
Associate's degree 4%

Years of experience

3-5 years 10%
6-10 years 30%
More than 10 years 60%

Current company

Texas roadhouse
Aladdin Campus Dining
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 23%
1-2 years 32%
2-5 years 32%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,388 profiles for Cooks in Springfield, MO

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Springfield, MO: $49,265 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $31,880$76,130 yearly

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Back of the House - Chef - Line Cook -

Springfield, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationClass EForklift Certification

Skills

Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining Experience

Line Cook

Springfield, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Life & Health Insurance LicenseClass E

Skills

Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementClean Driving RecordLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Prep Cook

Springfield, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingFast Casual Experience

Swing Shift Manager

Springfield, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesFood Safety CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationElectric Pallet JackPallet Jack

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register

Chef/Line Cook

Springfield, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Driver's LicenseServsafePesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

Skills

LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy Lifting

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Springfield, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeLife & Health Insurance LicenseClass E

Skills

Casual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLift Truck

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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: time management, leadership and communication 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, IHOP 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, MO, 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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