Cooks for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
Serving8%Food Preparation7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Vocational or technical training49%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years8%3-5 years30%Current company
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Adelaide Place Retirement CommunityTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years37%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Jul. 24, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $61,024 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,472 – $72,347 yearly
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Line Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
WeldingBlueprint ReadingTraining & DevelopmentPlasma CuttingMathMaterials HandlingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationCookingSkills
CookingServingRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceBartendingFood HandlingStudent Nurse - B4 Medical Unit
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRFood SafetyBLSSkills
Patient CareAssisted Living ExperienceHome CareFood Service ExperienceServingExperience Working with ChildrenCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFood Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceManagementFood HandlingFood PreparationMeal PreparationHead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Kitchen ExperienceManagementInventory ControlBlueprint ReadingCalipersPress Brake MachineCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Customer ServiceServingMaintenanceFood PreparationCash HandlingLandscape Maintenance
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 71 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: serving, food preparation and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, WHMIS Certification and First Aid Certification.
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 head cook/kitchen manager.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training 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 7 years of professional experience.
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