Cooks for hire in Markham, ON

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  • Most popular skills

    Cooking8%
    Time Management8%
    Food Preparation7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Vocational or technical training29%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years34%
    6-10 years30%
    More than 10 years24%
  • Current company

    Boston Pizza
    Queen Margherita Pizza
    Swiss Chalet
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years46%
    1-2 years23%
    More than 5 years20%

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Last updated: Sep. 14, 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Markham, ON: $69,425 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $49,746$96,888 yearly

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  • Banquet Cook

    Scarborough, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeKitchen ExperienceFood Handler CertificationFood HandlingFood Safety CertificationFood Safety+2 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingFood PreparationFood Safety
  • Line Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Food IndustryTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingMeal Preparation
  • Line Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCookingMeal PreparationProfessional Kitchen ExperienceKitchen ExperienceTraining & Development
  • Line Cook

    North York, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler CertificationCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCookingFood PreparationTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Line Cook

    Toronto, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceTime ManagementDrivingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood Safety
  • Line Cook

    North York, Ontario

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler CertificationFood Safety CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCooking

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

The average time to fill a cook role is 79 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 a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Safety, Food Handler Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, fine dining cook and lead 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 Markham, 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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