Cooks for hire in Kitchener, ON
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Most popular skills
Cooking7%Time Management7%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Angel's Diner
Boston PizzaThe Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Time at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,579 profiles for Cooks in Kitchener, ON
Last updated: Sep. 20, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kitchener, ON: $71,964 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,176 – $103,213 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 ServiceGrill Cook
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationLine Cook
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementGrillingSautéingCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen Prep Cook
Kitchener, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food Handler CertificationTime ManagementCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationWorkplace Safety PoliciesLine Cook
Waterloo, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSkills
Food PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationCookingCook Helper
Cambridge, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
Food IndustryOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingCookingFood PreparationRestaurant Experience
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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, lead line cook and kitchen prep 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 Kitchener, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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