Cooks for hire in Peterborough, ON
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Cooking
- 6%
- Food Preparation
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 60%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Costa Crociere
JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
Swiss Chalet
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov. 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $63,203 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,687 – $83,766 yearly
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Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeClass G LicenceFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingFood PreparationKitchen Experiencecook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificationFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCatering ExperienceCookingTeam CoordinationMeal PlanningSous chef/line cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationSanitationFood SafetyCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFood Handler CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood SafetyHead Line Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingRestaurant ExperienceBartendingCook & Vice President of the Association
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
CookingFood PreparationTeam ManagementTeam MotivationKitchen ExperienceInventory Control
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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: organizational skills, cooking and food preparation.
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, cook & vice president of the association and property maintenance, greens crew & 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 Peterborough, 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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