Cooks for hire in Pickering, ON
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation8%Cooking7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
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Addore houseAtria Retirement Canada The Court at BrooklinTime at current job
2-5 years67%More than 5 years22%1-2 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 28,153 profiles for Cooks in Pickering, ON
Last updated: Sep. 21, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pickering, ON: $64,651 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,923 – $89,076 yearly
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LINE COOK
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood SafetySkills
Time ManagementCookingMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationBanquet Cook
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeKitchen ExperienceFood Handler CertificationFood HandlingFood Safety CertificationFood Safety+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyLine Cook
Pickering, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
CookingFood HandlingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsLine Cook
Ajax, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSautéingCookingFood PreparationBasic Knife SkillsKitchen ExperienceCook
Toronto, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationFood SafetySkills
CookingItalian CuisineFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceInventory ControlInventory ManagementSenior Cook / Prep Cook
Scarborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler CertificationC+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFood ProcessingCoachingTraining & Development
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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: food preparation, cooking and kitchen experience.
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, line cook and senior cook / 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 Pickering, 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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