Cooks for hire
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation7%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree21%Vocational or technical training12%Years of experience
1-2 years22%3-5 years36%6-10 years20%Current company
Boston PizzaRed lobster
Akwaaba Restaurant and BarTime at current job
Less than 1 year8%1-2 years56%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul. 15, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $61,747 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,803 – $85,098 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Prep Cook
Canada
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetyWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
PlumbingCarpentryWeldingPower ToolsComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceLine Cook
Montréal, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeSécuritéCertificat De Manipulateur D'alimentsCertification De Sécurité AlimentaireSécurité AlimentaireSkills
Conduite De VéhiculePréparation CulinairesTravail En CuisineNettoyageExpérience De ConciergeServiceLine Cook
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingCleaningServingCustomer ServiceFirst Cook
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeServe RightDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
CookingLine Cook
Regina, Saskatchewan
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCleaningKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationMaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationManager/Cook
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Restaurant ExperienceHospitalityFood IndustryCustomer ServiceServingLeadership
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What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
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 68 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: food preparation, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Foodsafe, WHMIS Certification 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, prep cook and line cook/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 9 years of professional experience.
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