Cooks for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation6%Cooking6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training45%Master's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%3-5 years20%6-10 years10%Current company
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Amazon Fullfillment Center HamiltonAMICA CREDIT MILLSTime at current job
2-5 years33%Less than a year22%1-2 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 11,769 profiles for Cooks in Hamilton, ON
Last updated: Oct. 9, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $69,939 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,141 – $99,537 yearly
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Line Cook and Prep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
CookingFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyPOSCook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationServing IT RightCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationServingCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCook / Line Cook / Prep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPRSkills
CookingFood PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationPrep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationCookingFood HandlingEnglishEvent Cook/ Line Cook
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsComplaint HandlingCustomer SupportGuest Issue ResolutionBreakfast Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Food HandlingKitchen ExperienceServingFood Service ExperienceFood SafetyContinuous Improvement
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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: food preparation, cooking and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, CPR 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 and prep cook, line cook and breakfast 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 Hamilton, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 15 years of professional experience.
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