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Most popular skills

Cooking 7%
Serving 7%
Kitchen Experience 7%

Education level

Vocational or technical training 36%
High school diploma or GED 30%
Bachelor's degree 30%

Years of experience

1-2 years 20%
3-5 years 22%
6-10 years 24%

Current company

Crafty Ramen
Blackshop Restaurant
Brittles 'n More

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 30%
1-2 years 17%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,668 profiles for Cooks in Waterloo, ON

Last updated: Jul. 11, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Waterloo, ON: $67,353 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $48,678$93,194 yearly

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3rd Cook

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFood Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPR CertificationFood Safety

Skills

Restaurant ExperiencePackagingFood PreparationFood HandlingFood SafetyCooking

Line cook

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftClass G LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

CleaningCookingTraining & DevelopmentKitchen ExperienceManagementFood Preparation

line cook

Cambridge, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

ServingFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceCPR Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPOSCustomer ServiceServingFirst Aid Certification

Cook

Waterloo, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Food HandlingCommunication Skills

Line Cook

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

Skills

Food HandlingCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationMeal PreparationKitchen Experience

Cook

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeFood HandlingFood Handler Certification

Skills

Food HandlingFood ServiceServingRestaurant ExperienceCookingKitchen Experience

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 68 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, serving and kitchen experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Smart Serve 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/prep cook, line cook and lead pizza maker and cashier.

What level of education is common for a cook?

Vocational or technical training 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 7 years of professional experience.

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