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Most popular skills

Serving 9%
Kitchen Experience 9%
Cooking 8%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 51%
High school diploma or GED 26%
Bachelor's degree 17%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 34%

Current company

A&W
Agi Kitchen and Wine
Akira Back

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 53%

Browse Indeed's database of 15,430 profiles for Cooks in Ajax, ON

Last updated: Jul. 2, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ajax, ON: $57,385 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,074$65,763 yearly

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Cook

Oshawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationHospitalityFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

Skills

CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationFood ServiceServing

Line Cook

Aurora, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeFoodsafeWHMIS CertificationServingFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceFood HandlingCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyFood Service

Line Cook

Oshawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeMarketingMicrosoft ExcelSalesFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFront DeskPOSCash HandlingAdministrative Experience

Line Cook

Whitby, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Food ServiceServingCleaningFood HandlingHospitalityCustomer Service

Line Cook

Ajax, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceDriving Licence

Skills

Heavy LiftingCommunication Skills

Cook / Barista

Pickering, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS Certification

Skills

Cooking

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 69 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: serving, kitchen experience and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Smart Serve, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, prep cook and chef/ line cook.

What level of education is common for a cook?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Ajax, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 8 years of professional experience.

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