Cooks for hire in Ontario, ON

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  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience9%
    Food Preparation7%
    Cooking7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Vocational or technical training32%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Alo Food Group
    Antica Osteria Italian Ristorante
    Aventino Osteria Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years7%
    2-5 years63%

Browse Indeed's database of 111,168 profiles for Cooks in Ontario, ON

Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ontario, ON: $67,264 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $44,868$100,838 yearly

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  • Cook

    Ottawa, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood HandlingFood Handler CertificationTeachingSports and Fitness Instruction Experience+1 more

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSocial Media MarketingMarketingSocial Media ManagementPython
  • Line Cook

    Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeFoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Line Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationPermit to Work ProceduresFood Safety

    Skills

    Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyTable ResettingCleaningCooking
  • Line Cook

    Vaughan, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingClient InteractionTask PrioritizationGraphic Design
  • Line Cook/Prep Cook

    London, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen Experience
  • Line Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & Development

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

The average time to fill a cook role is 76 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: kitchen experience, food preparation and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety 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 pre cook/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 Ontario, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 9 years of professional experience.

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