Cooks for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation11%Organizational Skills11%Culinary Experience11%Education level
High school diploma or GED100%Years of experience
6-10 years33%More than 10 years67%Current company
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Tampa Marriott WaterstreetWhiskey Joe's Bar and Grill
Time at current job
2-5 years100%
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Last updated: Aug 8, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $55,127 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,851 – $66,280 yearly
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Cook 1
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationCatering ExperienceLine Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Food PreparationManagementKitchen ManagementBasic MathSanitationChopping VegetablesLine Cook/Prep Cook
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCulinary Experience
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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: food preparation, organizational skills and culinary experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.
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 1.
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 26 years of professional experience.
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