Cooks for hire in Hamilton, ON
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Most popular skills
Leadership5%Communication Skills5%Cooking5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training22%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years24%3-5 years22%Current company
KFC
Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill
Amazon Fullfillment Center HamiltonTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years40%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 12,548 profiles for Cooks in Hamilton, ON
Last updated: Aug. 4, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Hamilton, ON: $71,591 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,053 – $102,398 yearly
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Lead Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
HoistsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsScissor LiftRiggingConfined Space CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingBasic MathCashieringCash HandlingSalesRetail SalesLine Cook/Prep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingFood Safety CertificationFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingKitchen ExperienceSchedule ManagementEnglishLine Cook/Prep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationCookingBakingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementComputer OperationPrep Cook/Line Cook
Burlington, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood SafetySkills
LeadershipMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMaintenanceHosting ExperienceMakeup ApplicationLine cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Quality AssuranceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsClient CommunicationClient InteractionPrep Cook
Hamilton, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Phone EtiquetteCommunication SkillsQuickbooks
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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: leadership, communication skills and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety 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 cook/prep cook, line cook) and line 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 Hamilton, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 6 years of professional experience.
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