Cooks for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills8%Cooking6%Food Preparation6%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Arby's
Mc Donalds
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
Time at current job
1-2 years38%2-5 years38%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,287 profiles for Cooks in Peterborough, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $63,524 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,894 – $84,254 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 and baker
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsGrillingCookingBakingFood Preparationcook
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 PlanningCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCatering ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCook & 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 ControlLine Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
CookingDishwashingDishwashersFood PreparationCleaningRestaurant Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 84 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, First Aid Certification and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, shift manager/line cook and cook & vice president of the association.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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