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Most popular skills

Kitchen Experience 8%
Food Preparation 8%
Serving 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 47%
Vocational or technical training 39%
Bachelor's degree 8%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 36%

Current company

Kelseys Original Roadhouse
Aramark
Arthur’s Pub

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 32%
2-5 years 32%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,450 profiles for Cooks in Peterborough, ON

Last updated: Jul. 2, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $60,290 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,090$72,566 yearly

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Galley Cook

Cobourg, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeKitchen ExperienceServingFood Handler CertificationDrivingCooking

Skills

Barista ExperienceFood HandlingKitchen ExperienceMicrosoft OfficePOSCleaning

Line Cook

Cameron, ON

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCPR CertificationWorking at Heights Certificate

Skills

PlumbingCustomer ServiceServingBlueprint ReadingWeldingOrganizational Skills

Head Line Cook

Peterborough, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

Skills

ServingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingRestaurant ExperienceBartending

Line Cook/Cashier

Peterborough, ON

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeWHMIS Certification

Skills

CookingRetail SalesSalesKitchen ExperienceManagementFood Safety

Line Cook

Peterborough, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

CookingFood PreparationCleaningRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceManagement

Line Cook/Kitchen Staff

Cobourg, ON

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS Certification

Skills

Waste Management

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 69 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: kitchen experience, food preparation and serving.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, First Aid Certification and Food Safety.

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/cashier and 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 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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