Cooks for hire in Markham, ON
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation9%Cooking8%Food Safety6%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
Earls Kitchen + BarSwiss Chalet
A&W Restaurants
Time at current job
More than 5 years44%2-5 years33%Less than a year11%
Browse Indeed's database of 31,005 profiles for Cooks in Markham, ON
Last updated: Oct. 5, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Markham, ON: $70,232 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,055 – $98,544 yearly
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Line Cook
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCleaningFood SafetyCookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationCook
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Cultural Cuisine CookingCookingFood PreparationInventory ControlInventory ManagementSanitationLine Cook
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsFood SafetySanitationGrillingSautéingRoastingLead cook (fine dining)
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementServingFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOSMicrosoft WordLine Cook
Vaughan, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingClient InteractionTask PrioritizationGraphic DesignSenior Cook
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsGoogle SuiteGoogle DocsCollaborative Document Editing SoftwareFrenchSpanish
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 81 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: food preparation, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, First Aid Certification 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, line cook and senior 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 14 years of professional experience.
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