Cooks for hire in Wilmington, DE
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years20%6-10 years14%Current company
Aramark
320 Market CafeA I Dupont Children's HospitalTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $53,243 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,036 – $64,373 yearly
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Lead Cook
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationProviding Care for ClientsDriver's LicenseAEDFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineLead Cook
New Castle, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystCDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary Manager+5 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineKitchen Supervisor/Line Cook
Penns Grove, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRTWIC CardServsafeElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsGrill Cook/Prep Cook
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafePesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementLine Cook
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLine Cook
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood Service Experience
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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, communication skills and organizational skills.
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, lead cook and cook/prep.
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 Wilmington, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 24 years of professional experience.
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