Cooks for hire in Virginia Beach, VA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED74%Bachelor's degree11%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years8%6-10 years22%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years26%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Virginia Beach, VA: $51,839 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,500 – $64,753 yearly
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Cook
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Road ConstructionFood Safety CertificationHighway ConstructionRoadway Construction ProjectsConstruction ExperienceDriver's License+12 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceRear Loader TruckAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCook/Prep
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRMotorcycle License+1 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLead Line Cook
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsLine Cook
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicensePaintsServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCleaningFood Service ExperienceFood SafetyRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingLead Cook/Trainer
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceWelding CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsProduct ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipManaging Teams as a ChefBreakfast Cook/Line Cook
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadership
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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: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.
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: breakfast cook/line 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 Virginia Beach, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 14 years of professional experience.
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