Cooks for hire in Pickering, ON
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Food Preparation8%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Vocational or technical training47%High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
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2-5 years71%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 27,761 profiles for Cooks in Pickering, ON
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pickering, ON: $64,651 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,923 – $89,076 yearly
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Line Cook
Pickering, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCookingMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationBasic Knife SkillsGrill Cook
Whitby, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food HandlingFood SafetySkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationSanitationLine cook
Whitby, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperiencePrep Cook
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood and Beverage Support ExperienceMeal PreparationCook
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
CookingItalian CuisineFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceInventory ControlInventory ManagementSenior Cook / Prep Cook
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationC+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFood ProcessingCoachingTraining & Development
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 81 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: food preparation, cooking and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, First Aid Certification 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, line cook and senior cook / prep cook.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Pickering, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 12 years of professional experience.
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