Cooks for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation7%Organizational Skills7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree29%Vocational or technical training21%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years40%Current company
Legendary Hospitality
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Bedford neighbourhood pubTime at current job
Less than a year41%1-2 years14%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,468 profiles for Cooks in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Aug. 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $61,037 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,713 – $79,754 yearly
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Junior Video Editor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSageEmergency Shelter ExperiencePayrollDriving LicenceHubspot+19 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBusiness PlanningComputer GraphicsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceLine / Prep Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationChainsawLOTOHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Food IndustryCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceLine Cook
Timberlea, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingFood Handler CertificationMicrosoft ExcelCPRCPR CertificationMicrosoft Powerpoint+3 moreSkills
BilingualFrenchMultilingualHindiPunjabiMicrosoft PowerpointRestaurant / Kitchen Manager
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Aloha POSCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood IndustryLine Cook/Prep Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationSanitationFood SafetyBasic Knife SkillsSubstitute Educational Assistant
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationNVCICPRCPR Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHome CareEarly Childhood Education
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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: food preparation, organizational skills and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, junior video editor 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 12 years of professional experience.
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