Cooks for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills12%Leadership11%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years18%6-10 years40%Current company
Applebee's
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Whiskey Joe's Bar and Grill
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years24%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $55,374 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,187 – $66,388 yearly
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Kitchen Manager / Lead Cook (BOH Supervisor)
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsIndian CuisineLeadershipCook/Prep/Dishwasher
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCPServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationNRPSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementProduct ManagementAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
SafeSafe CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCookingFood PreparationGrillingPrep Cook/Line Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineLeadershipMediterranean CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
EDDA CertificationX-Ray CertificationFood Safety CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateEFDA CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAServsafeClass EFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssemblyAssembly Line 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
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/prep cook, cook/prep/dishwasher and lead 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 Tampa, FL, 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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