Cooks for hire in St. John's, NL
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience7%Organizational Skills6%Cooking6%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%High school diploma or GED28%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
1-2 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Swiss Chalet
Jungle Jim’s Eatery"Mojo" bar-restaurantTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,290 profiles for Cooks in St. John's, NL
Last updated: Sep. 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. John's, NL: $54,164 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,289 – $63,379 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood SafetyInfection Control InterventionsSkills
Organizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood HandlingFood Service ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationGeneral Helper -> Dishwasher -> Line Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Class 5 LicenceDrivingFood Safety CertificationDriving LicenceFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationCustomer ServiceInventory ControlCook
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationHotel Experience+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood IndustryTime ManagementCost ManagementLine Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationEmergency MedicineCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFood IndustryOrganizational SkillsFrenchArabicChef / Line Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Safety CertificationCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood PreparationOperations ManagementSanitationHACCPCook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Safety Certification+2 moreSkills
CookingFood and Beverage Support ExperienceFood Service ExperienceProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceInventory Control
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 78 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, organizational skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, 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, chef / line cook and line 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 St. John's, NL, 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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