Cooks for hire in St. John's, NL

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  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation7%
    Cooking6%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Bachelor's degree25%
    Vocational or technical training22%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years34%
  • Current company

    Acropolis Pizzeria
    Jungle Jim’s Eatery
    Swiss Chalet
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year10%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years52%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,319 profiles for Cooks in St. John's, NL

Last updated: Aug. 5, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. John's, NL: $54,588 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,115$66,051 yearly

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  • Cook

    Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeCertificat De Manipulateur D'alimentsPréparation CulinairesConduite De VéhiculeCertification De Sécurité AlimentairePermis De Conduire

    Skills

    Travail En Cuisine
  • Lead Cook

    Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Basic Knife SkillsPower ToolsCarpentryWoodworkingConstruction ExperienceMachine Operation
  • Cook & Front-of-House Expo

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceServingExperience Working with ChildrenEnglish
  • Developmental Service Worker/Child and Youth worker

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    ASISTSuicide Prevention TechniquesFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    Driving LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCrisis InterventionMicrosoft ExcelCommunity and Social Care ExperienceIncident Reporting
  • Line Cook

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Dynamics 365Presentation SkillsAccess Control SystemsFood Preparation
  • Cook

    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriving LicenceFood Safety

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCookingFood HandlingCustomer ServiceFood Safety

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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: food preparation, cooking and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: First Aid Certification, WHMIS 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/prep cook and lead 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 St. John's, NL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.

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