Cooks for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation7%Time Management6%Cooking5%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Vocational or technical training15%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Gina’s Mexican CafeWhite Spot
365158 BC LTD DBA Carlos O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood PubTime at current job
2-5 years71%Less than a year14%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,877 profiles for Cooks in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $75,902 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,482 – $96,854 yearly
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Cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFood Safety CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingFood PreparationLine Cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationGrillingSautéingFirst Cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFire Safety CertificationFire SuppressionInfection Control InterventionsSkills
Communication SkillsCookingFood PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceBreakfast PreparationLine Cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsSanitationStockingTeam CoordinationCookingFood PreparationLine Cook
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
POSRestaurant ExperienceCulinary ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCook 1
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeSmart ServeAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceServing IT Right+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDecision MakingCash HandlingManagementInventory ControlInventory Management
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 84 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, time management and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Foodsafe, First Aid Certification 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, first cook and automotive technician, mechanic & 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 12 years of professional experience.
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