Cooks for hire in Ontario, ON

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    104,032

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation
    6%
    Kitchen Experience
    6%
    Cooking
    6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    46%
    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
    • Compass Group
    • Jack Astor's
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    60%
    More than 5 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%

Browse Indeed's database of 104,032 profiles for Cooks in Ontario, ON

Last updated: Nov. 11, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ontario, ON: $67,028 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $44,953 – $99,944 yearly
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  • Line Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingFood PreparationFood Safety
  • Line Cook

    Waterloo, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMeal PreparationCPRCPR Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFood SafetyEnglishFood Preparation
  • Line Cook

    Niagara Falls, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCookingKitchen ExperienceFine Dining ExperiencePlatingFood Preparation
  • COOK

    Port Dover, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationSchedule ManagementTeam CoordinationSanitation
  • Banquet Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementSanitationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceInventory Control
  • Line Cook

    Mississauga, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFood Safety Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInventory ControlInventory ManagementSanitationCleaning

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

The average time to fill a cook role is 88 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, kitchen experience and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, WHMIS Certification 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, line cook/prep cook and grill cook.

What level of education is common for a cook?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Ontario, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 8 years of professional experience.

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