Cooks for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills11%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Associate's degree26%Master's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Applebee's
Carrabba's Italian Grill
400 beach and tapTime at current job
2-5 years57%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $55,276 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,126 – $66,241 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAServsafeClass EFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAssemblyGrill\Line cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingBanquet Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineLine Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCook/Prep/Dishwasher
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationNRPSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementProduct ManagementAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationLine Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationASE CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 55 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, line cook/prep cook and cook/prep/dishwasher.
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 Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 9 years of professional experience.
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