Cooks for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Time Management10%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years20%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $53,462 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,521 – $64,199 yearly
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Line Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunity OutreachSchedule ManagementFront DeskLead Line Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCookingKitchen KnivesLine Cook/Prep Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationPassenger EndorsementSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeClass ESkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSteam CookingFood SteamersAccommodating Special Dietary NeedsMeasuring IngredientsDietary Aide/Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCook
Cahokia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 58 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: leadership, time management and communication skills.
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, lead line cook and cook/prep.
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 St. Louis, 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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