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 GroupAntica Osteria Italian RistoranteAventino Osteria IncTime 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 moreSkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSocial Media MarketingMarketingSocial Media ManagementPythonLine Cook
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationPermit to Work ProceduresFood SafetySkills
Food PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyTable ResettingCleaningCookingLine Cook
Vaughan, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingClient InteractionTask PrioritizationGraphic DesignLine Cook/Prep Cook
London, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
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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