Cooks for hire in Tucson, AZ
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years14%6-10 years24%Current company
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
Applebee's
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years20%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $53,085 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,922 – $62,732 yearly
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Cook
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningJust-In-TimeCasual Dining ExperienceLead line cook/acting supervisor
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMexican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCook
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeMotorcycle License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineTime ManagementCook
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCaregiver CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Menu PlanningFood PreparationSanitationFood SafetyNutritionFood Preparation for Special DietsCook
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCookingCatering ExperienceCook
Tucson, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseTIPS+9 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingBarbecueAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
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 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 Tucson, AZ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 13 years of professional experience.
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