Cook: pay, skills & FAQs

Typical US pay for a cook is about $16–$22 per hour (roughly $33K–$46K a year full time). Pay depends on location, experience, shift and employer. Each listing on Click2Job shows the employer's pay when they share it.

No degree required; kitchen experience or culinary school helps for higher-paying kitchens.

The skills that come up most in cook job descriptions are: Food prep, Food safety (ServSafe), Line cooking, Speed under pressure, Recipe following, Teamwork. Put the ones you have near the top of your resume, using the same words the job post uses.

There are 61 cook jobs open on Click2Job right now. Listings update every hour.

Right now the most openings are in Rosamond, CA. You can search any city or choose "Remote".

Employers with open cook roles right now include Buffalo Wild Wings, Junoon Restaurant, Mother's East Tavern, The Whitby Hotel.

Many employers hire entry-level candidates, especially if you can show related skills, volunteer work, or a certification. Search "entry level cook" and look for listings that mention training.

Click Apply on any listing. You don't need an account. For jobs posted directly on Click2Job you can upload your resume right on the job page; other listings take you to the employer's application.