Cooks for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience8%Cooking7%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training32%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
3-5 years60%6-10 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Legendary Hospitality
Angel’s DinerAramark
Time at current job
1-2 years60%Less than a year20%More than 5 years20%
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Last updated: Sep. 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $60,323 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,201 – $78,761 yearly
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Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsFood IndustryLeadershipKitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationLine / Prep Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationChainsawLOTOHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Food IndustryCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceLine Cook/Supervisor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceServingFood Service ExperienceCONTACT
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationComputer SkillsFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationMicrosoft OfficeLine Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood IndustryCash HandlingComputer OperationKitchen ExperienceShort Order Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsCleaningSanitationFood SafetyCustomer ServiceKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 78 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 Safety, Food Handler 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, CONTACT 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 7 years of professional experience.
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