Cooks for hire in St. John's, NL
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Most popular skills
Kitchen Experience7%Organizational Skills6%Cooking6%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
3-5 years40%1-2 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Jungle Jim’sJungle Jim’s EateryKelseys Original RoadhouseTime at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,235 profiles for Cooks in St. John's, NL
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. John's, NL: $54,000 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,240 – $61,728 yearly
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Chef/Chief cook
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
SecurityWHMIS CertificationKitchen ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationCookingCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationCookingLine 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 PreparationLine Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFood Safety CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingFood PreparationGrillingFood SafetyKitchen Supervisor/Line Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
Inventory ControlInventory ManagementKitchen ExperienceSchedule ManagementCookingMeal Preparation+4 moreSkills
CookingFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceCatering ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceLine Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR Level C and AED CertificationEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C CertificateAED CertificationEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C Certification+7 moreSkills
AED CertificationCookingKitchen ExperienceGrillingFood SafetyFood PreparationLine Cook
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHospitalityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationTime ManagementFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationSanitationCleaningFood Safety
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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: kitchen experience, organizational skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, First Aid Certification and CPR.
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 prep cook / team member (counter attendant).
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 5 years of professional experience.
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