Cooks for hire in Oshawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation9%Time Management8%Cooking8%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years18%3-5 years22%6-10 years40%Current company
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Aroma Espresso Bar
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years9%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,962 profiles for Cooks in Oshawa, ON
Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Oshawa, ON: $71,456 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,156 – $103,872 yearly
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Line Cook / Chef
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Food SafetyFood PreparationBasic Knife SkillsCookingSanitationInventory ControlLine Cook
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementFood IndustryCommunication SkillsCake DecoratingFood SafetyFood PreparationLine Cook
Whitby, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipFood Service ExperienceCleaningFood HandlingSr. Line Cook / Prep Cook
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipLine Cook/Prep Cook
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsEnglishKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceLine Cook/Prep Cook
Oshawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationInventory ControlInventory ManagementSanitation
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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: food preparation, time management and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety and Smart Serve.
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 sr line cook / prep 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 Oshawa, 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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