Cooks for hire in West Palm Beach, FL

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    8,476

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills
    11%
    Time Management
    9%
    Communication Skills
    9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    78%
    Associate's degree
    10%
    Vocational or technical training
    8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Outback Steakhouse
    • HILTON HOTELS
    • First Watch
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    40%
    2-5 years
    40%
    More than 5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 8,476 profiles for Cooks in West Palm Beach, FL

Last updated: Oct 30, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in West Palm Beach, FL: $57,683 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $47,727 – $69,717 yearly
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  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsButchery
  • Prep Cook

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Advanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProduct Management
  • Line Cook

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationTIPSCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperienceAmerican CuisineTime Management
  • Cook II

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime Management
  • Head Cook

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHABartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationHCADriver's LicenseCaregiver Certification+7 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Cook

    West Palm Beach, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime 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 62 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, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe Certification 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, cook II and head 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 West Palm Beach, FL, 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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