Cooks for hire in Waterloo, ON
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Most popular skills
Cooking8%Time Management8%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training24%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
East Side Mario's
JUNIOR'S SPORTSBAR & GRILLStacked Pancake & Breakfast House
Time at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,965 profiles for Cooks in Waterloo, ON
Last updated: Sep. 19, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $76,921 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,470 – $108,625 yearly
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Line Cook
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Safety CertificationCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceKitchen Prep Cook
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food Handler CertificationTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationWorkplace Safety PoliciesLine Cook
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food HandlingCookingRestaurant ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food HandlingEnglishCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceLeadershipLine Cook
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food SafetyBakingSkills
Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareFood PreparationCookingFood SafetyCatering ExperienceLine Cook
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood SafetySkills
Food SafetyMeal PreparationFood PreparationNutritionResidential CleaningCleaning
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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: cooking, time management and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety and Smart Serve.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, kitchen prep cook and HVAC technician.
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 Waterloo, 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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