Top skills for Cook jobs
Based on 2,449 active Cook postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.
Skills employers ask for
The share of Cook postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.
- Cooking62%
- Food Preparation43%
- Food Safety31%
- Regulations24%
- Diets16%
- Organizing12%
- Hospitality11%
- Fryers9%
- Food Production8%
- Guest Service7%
- Health and Safety7%
- Knives7%
- Food Quality7%
- Uniforms7%
- Baking6%
- Grilling5%
- Sauces5%
- Cooking Techniques5%
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