Cooks for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Food Preparation7%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years26%Current company
Bobcaygeon InnHarveys & Swiss Chalet
50’s dinerTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years25%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $64,982 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,343 – $89,193 yearly
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Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeClass G LicenceFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationCustomer ServiceCustomer Relationship ManagementCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationKitchen ExperienceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCookingFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Food IndustryOrganizational SkillsCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood SafetyCasual Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationAccountingWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationFood HandlingCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFood IndustryOrganizational SkillsBanquet ExperienceCook and baker
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood HandlingCPRCPR CertificationFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsGrillingCookingFood PreparationSanitationCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFood Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood Safety
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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: cooking, food preparation and organizational skills.
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/prep cook, dishwasher/cook and cook & dietary aide.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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