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Most popular skills
Time Management5%Cooking4%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years24%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Aug. 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $64,147 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,770 – $91,909 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Line cook
Laval, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
SécuritéCoachingPermis De Conduire De Classe 5Certificat De Premiers Soins De BaseConduite De VéhiculePermis D'agent De Sécurité+4 moreSkills
Parler En PublicCompétences En CommunicationLeadershipSens De L'organisationCoachingEntraînement SportifCook
Vernon, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFreightCIFFASkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRestaurant ExperienceSalesforce PlatformSalesforceCook
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeTravail En CuisineCertificat De Manipulateur D'alimentsPréparation CulinairesConduite De VéhiculeCertification De Sécurité Alimentaire+2 moreSkills
Travail En CuisineCook
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeServe RightServing IT RightFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCash HandlingServingLine Cook
Montréal, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeCertificat De Manipulateur D'alimentsCertification De Sécurité AlimentaireSécurité AlimentaireSkills
Chariot ÉlévateurExpérience De CaristePréparation CulinairesTravail En CuisineNettoyageServiceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Brossard, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMaintenanceKitchen ExperienceCleaningExperience Working with Children
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Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 73 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: time management, cooking and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Foodsafe, Food Safety and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, line cook and line cook and prep 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 Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 7 years of professional experience.
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