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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills4%Food Preparation4%Cooking4%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Alexander Mackie LodgeAllo mon coco
Auberge AmarréTime at current job
More than 5 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct. 12, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in CA: $63,992 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,948 – $91,103 yearly
*Indeed data (CA)
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Surrey, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeServing IT RightDriving LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperiencePlatingLine Cook/Prep Cook
Chelmsford, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationFood HandlingCook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationServing IT RightCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationServingCustomer ServiceGuest ServicesCOOK
Port Dover, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationSchedule ManagementTeam CoordinationSanitationCook
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationStockingMaintenanceDrivingCook
Montréal, Quebec Province
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceTeam CoordinationCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceTraining & Development
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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: organizational skills, food preparation and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Foodsafe and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook/cashier, line cook/prep cook and cook/prep.
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 Canada, 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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