Cooks for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience8%Cooking7%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree32%Vocational or technical training29%Years of experience
3-5 years50%1-2 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Legendary Hospitality
Matadora Tapas Bar2 Doors Down DartmouthTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years38%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $60,118 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,259 – $78,128 yearly
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Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyCook
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Red SealFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Safety CertificationCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood SafetyCatering ExperienceLine / Prep Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationChainsawLOTOHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Food IndustryCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceLine Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFood Safety CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCash HandlingComputer OperationKitchen ExperienceCashieringSupervisor Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationServe RightFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationServing IT RightCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentCook
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationBartendingCleaningSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer Service OrientationFood PreparationFood SafetyPlatingHospitality
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 84 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: kitchen experience, cooking and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, First Aid Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, supervisor cook and line / 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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 6 years of professional experience.
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