Cooks for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills8%Time Management6%Cooking6%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
Amix Group
BNA BurgerBoston PizzaTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years26%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,976 profiles for Cooks in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Aug. 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $76,907 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,678 – $99,109 yearly
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Housing Support Worker
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Indigenous PeoplesSuicide Prevention TechniquesHarm ReductionFood SafetySafety PlanningFoodsafe+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyExperience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsPizza Cook/Cashier
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationCPRMedication AdministrationCPR CertificationHospice Care+1 moreSkills
Medication AdministrationMeal PreparationFood PreparationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaHome CareCook Supervisor at Student Union Pub
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationProject ManagementWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsKitchen ExperienceServing+4 moreSkills
Quality AssuranceFoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationStrategic PlanningSchedule ManagementCustomer Service OrientationLine cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsKitchen ExperienceCash HandlingCooking+2 moreSkills
ServingFood Service ExperienceCookingPackagingButcheryMeat CuttingLine cook/Breakfast cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood HandlingCookingSanitationHand Hygiene+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCookingFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceFood Supervisor / Line Cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationNaloxone AdministrationFood SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSupervising ExperienceCall Center Experience
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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: organizational skills, time management and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Foodsafe, Food Safety and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, deckhand/cook and line 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 Nanaimo, BC, 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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