Cooks for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience10%Cooking9%Food Preparation8%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree38%Vocational or technical training16%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years28%Current company
Shannex Inc Parkland at the GardensA&W
Time at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years22%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul. 18, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $60,038 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,083 – $73,439 yearly
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Junior Video Editor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationQuickbooksDrivingPayrollResearchDriving LicenceSkills
Digital MarketingMarketingSocial Media ManagementFood ServiceFood HandlingComputer SkillsLine Cook/Prep Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCookingFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food PreparationCookingFood SafetyTime ManagementCustomer ServiceServingCook
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationServingCookingHospitalityDrivingFood Safety CertificationSkills
CookingComputer OperationComputer SkillsServingChineseKitchen Experience2nd Cook
Timberlea, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperiencePOSCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyManagementRestaurant Manager
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ServingFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyBartendingAISkills
EnglishRestaurant ExperienceRestaurant ManagementServingMicrosoft OfficeUpsellingLine Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Data EntryMedical TerminologyMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 70 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 a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, 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, restaurant manager and junior video editor.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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