Cooks for hire in Tucson, AZ

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    5,224

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organizational Skills10%
    Leadership8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED76%
    Associate's degree16%
    Bachelor's degree4%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years34%
    More than 10 years54%
  • Current company

    bisbee breakfast club
    Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers
    amber light assistant living
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year10%
    1-2 years19%
    2-5 years58%

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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Tucson, AZ: $52,797 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $44,512$62,624 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Line Cook

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineMexican Cuisine
  • Line cook

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineTime ManagementSupervising Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DPassenger EndorsementASE A8 Engine Performance CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic Speaking
  • Lead Cook

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRServsafeSafety Training Undergone

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess Experience
  • Cook

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCookingCatering ExperienceCulinary Experience
  • cook

    Tucson, Arizona

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication 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: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification 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, line cook and broiler 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 11 years of professional experience.

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