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Most popular skills

Customer Service 6%
Cooking 6%
Serving 6%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 34%
Bachelor's degree 28%
Vocational or technical training 24%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 16%
3-5 years 26%

Current company

Crafty Ramen
Angel's Diner
Brittles 'n More

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 30%
1-2 years 20%
2-5 years 43%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,060 profiles for Cooks in Kitchener, ON

Last updated: Jul. 12, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $62,513 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,197$77,852 yearly

*Indeed data (CA)

Line/Prep Cook

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationServingFood Handler CertificationCustomer Service

Skills

Customer ServiceCashieringCommunication SkillsTypingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word

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 / Team Member

Kitchener, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceServingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Word

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: customer service, cooking and serving.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Smart Serve 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: line/prep cook, line cook and cook/closing coach.

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 Kitchener, 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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