Cooks for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Food Preparation7%Cooking6%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Vocational or technical training25%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years14%3-5 years24%Current company
Swiss Chalet
A&W
Amazon Fullfillment Center HamiltonTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years34%2-5 years32%
Browse Indeed's database of 12,291 profiles for Cooks in Hamilton, ON
Last updated: Aug. 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $71,324 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,019 – $101,703 yearly
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Line lead of the Line Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationElectrical ExperienceCPRFood Safety Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAutoCADProgrammable Logic ControllersWorkplace Safety PoliciesDebuggingAnalyticsLine Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationLine Cook/Prep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationCookingBakingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementComputer OperationEvent Cook/ Line Cook
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationNutritionSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsComplaint HandlingCustomer SupportGuest Issue ResolutionLine Cook / Pizza Cook
Stoney Creek, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Power ToolsComputer OperationComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceAutomotive RepairShipping & ReceivingLine Cook and Prep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceProduct RecommendationCustomer ServiceCustomer Service Orientation
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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: communication skills, food preparation and cooking.
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, sous chef/line cook and head 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 9 years of professional experience.
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