Cooks for hire in Springfield, MO
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years26%Current company
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American Dinning CreationsTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years27%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MO: $49,550 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,263 – $76,100 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeLife & Health Insurance LicenseClass E+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftPrep Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceOwner/Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsAssociate's DegreeArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCNA+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceCarpentryWoodworkingCookingLine Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DNon-CDL Class CServsafeBoiler LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceAssistant Kitchen Manager
Springfield, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingBussingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant Experience
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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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
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/prep cook, line cook and 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, MO, 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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