Cooks for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation8%Cooking6%Time Management6%Education level
Vocational or technical training46%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years10%3-5 years22%Current company
Giulia3 BRASSEURS
A&W Restaurants
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $67,364 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,246 – $86,856 yearly
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Cook
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Certification SIMDUTGestion De ProjetTravail En CuisineSystèmes D'information Sur Les Matières Dangereuses Utilisées Au TravailManipulation D'argentManipulation Des Aliments+8 moreSkills
Soins InfirmiersPréparation CulinairesRestaurationManipulation Des AlimentsPort De Charges LourdesFrançaisCook
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/cook/grill
Gatineau, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationLine Cook/Chef
Gatineau, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
LeadershipProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationLine Cook
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeHigh School Diploma or GEDFood Handler CertificationSchool ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceComputer OperationComputer SkillsTeam CoordinationKitchen ExperienceCook
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
CookingElectrical ExperienceShipping & ReceivingOrder PickingResidential CleaningCleaning
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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, cooking and time management.
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/cook/grill and cook/delivery driver.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Ottawa, 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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