Cooks for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills5%Food Preparation5%Kitchen Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years34%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years40%2-5 years20%
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Last updated: Aug. 19, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $68,113 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,411 – $95,834 yearly
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Line Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationFood Handling+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood IndustryMathLine Cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateSkills
Stick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)WeldingMIG WeldingGas Metal Arc WeldingFCAWLine cook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHACCPBasic Knife SkillsHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationBasic Knife SkillsMaintenanceLine Cook/Supervisor
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food IndustryTime ManagementFrenchKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingCook
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceFood Handler CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingFood PreparationMeal PreparationFood SafetyLine Cook/Prep Cook/Garde Manger
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsBLS CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementTeam Coordination
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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: communication skills, food preparation and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Food Handler 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, line cook and line cook/prep cook/garde manger.
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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