Cooks for hire in Kingston, ON
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation7%Cooking6%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training38%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years14%3-5 years32%Current company
The Merchant Tap HouseAccor Group
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Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years24%2-5 years35%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,143 profiles for Cooks in Kingston, ON
Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kingston, ON: $66,703 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,341 – $92,040 yearly
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Line Cook
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood IndustryBasic Knife SkillsTeam CoordinationSauté Cook
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood HandlingPMPFood SafetySecurityFirst Aid Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningFood IndustryTime ManagementB2BCook 2
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipFood PreparationCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementLine Cook
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeHACCPSafe Quality Food CertificationSix SigmaDriving LicenceFood Safety+3 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCulinary ExperienceCook
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceFood HandlingDriving LicenceFood SafetyAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingServingFood Service ExperienceSupervisor Grill Cook
Kingston, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 76 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety 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 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 Kingston, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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