Cooks for hire in Nanaimo, BC

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Food Preparation6%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Bachelor's degree33%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year33%
    3-5 years33%
    6-10 years33%
  • Current company

    The Banquet
    Tim Hortons
    Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year50%
    2-5 years50%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,001 profiles for Cooks in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Aug. 11, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $76,511 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,336$98,657 yearly

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  • Mental Health Support Worker

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Suicide Prevention TechniquesDrivingNaloxone AdministrationDriving LicenceFood SafetyFoodsafe

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent PlanningGoogle Suite
  • Restaurant Team Member, Night Shift Baker

    Parksville, British Columbia

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceData EntryWeb DesignWeb Development
  • Line Cook/Closer

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Skills

    CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationFood HandlingFood SafetySanitation

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What's the average time to fill Cook role?

The average time to fill Cook role is 70 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 Cook include: communication skills, food preparation and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for Cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Safety, Driving Licence and Driving.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: restaurant team member, night shift baker, mental health support worker and line cook/closer.

What level of education is common for Cook?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for Cook in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for Cook?

Most cooks have 4 years of professional experience.

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