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Most popular skills

Cooking 9%
Kitchen Experience 9%
Food Preparation 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 60%
Vocational or technical training 23%
Bachelor's degree 10%

Years of experience

1-2 years 20%
3-5 years 18%
6-10 years 28%

Current company

Wheatsheaf Pub
White spot
365158 BC LTD DBA Carlos O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Pub

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 41%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,121 profiles for Cooks in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Jun. 30, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $74,252 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,900$87,653 yearly

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Line Cook

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeServingFirst Aid CertificationServing IT RightCPR CertificationFood Safety

Skills

Food SafetyHeavy LiftingTime ManagementRetail SalesSalesRestaurant Experience

Line Cook

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

ServingDrivingServing IT RightFood Safety CertificationDriving LicenceFood Safety

Skills

Hospitality

Line cook/Breakfast cook

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationCookingFood Safety CertificationFood SafetyCleaning

Skills

CookingFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingFood Safety

Line Cook and Prep Cook

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPR CertificationFood Safety

Skills

Food ServiceServingCashieringKitchen ExperienceCleaningFood Preparation

Line Cook

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeWHMIS Certification

Skills

Customer ServiceServingKitchen ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Line Cook

Nanaimo, BC

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeDriving Licence

Skills

Kitchen ExperienceCash HandlingPOSTime ManagementCookingFood Preparation

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 69 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: cooking, kitchen experience and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: First Aid Certification, Foodsafe and Food Safety.

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 Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 5 years of professional experience.

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