Cooks for hire in Halifax, NS
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4,283
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
- Cooking
- 7%
- Food Preparation
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 58%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Moxies Bar and Grill
- Delta hotels by Marriott
Jack Astor's
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct. 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $60,043 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,054 – $78,280 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationServe RightFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyGrill Cook
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceFood Handler CertificationCookingSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsBakingCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationLine Cook
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationSkills
ServingFood Service ExperienceFood HandlingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingLine 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 & DevelopmentLine Cook – Pans Station
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementFood HandlingFine Dining ExperienceFood and Beverage Support ExperiencePlating
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 85 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 CPR.
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 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 Halifax, NS, 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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