Cooks for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years14%6-10 years26%Current company
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Less than a year6%1-2 years18%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $65,386 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,271 – $78,778 yearly
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Line Cook
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCook
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationPMPServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPIMDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's License+5 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCook
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFundamentals of EngineeringOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineThai CuisineCook
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMGM Cook
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceLeadershipCommunication 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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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, line cook/prep cook and lead 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 Washington, DC, 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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