Cooks for hire in Wilmington, NC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years44%6-10 years24%3-5 years22%Current company
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A thyme saviorTime at current job
2-5 years38%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wilmington, NC: $50,620 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,830 – $64,334 yearly
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Line Cook
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationCDL aNon-CDL Class CCPRCDL B+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPrep Cook
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsButcheryLine Cook/Prep Cook
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationLead cook, server, floater, grillmaster
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Professional EngineerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLine Cook
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsLine Cook/Grill Cook
Wilmington, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
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, server, floater, grillmaster and sautee 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 Wilmington, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 17 years of professional experience.
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