Cooks for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation6%Cooking6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Plank RestobarAmazon Fullfillment Center HamiltonAngel's Diner
Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 12,055 profiles for Cooks in Hamilton, ON
Last updated: Sep. 19, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $71,096 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,704 – $101,693 yearly
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Line Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationLine Cook/Prep Cook/Kitchen helper
Waterdown, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementFood IndustryOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCookingRestaurant ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelLine 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 fryer grill
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
EnglishKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingRestaurant ExperienceServingPrep Cook / Line Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood HandlingSkills
Organizational SkillsWHMIS CertificationCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationProfessional Kitchen 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: food preparation, cooking and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety and Smart Serve.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, line cook and prep 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 Hamilton, ON, 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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