Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,122
Employers: 2,467

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.20Across 2,340 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.58Across 72 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $50,658Across 12 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: <1%2 listings
On-site: >99%6,115 listings

Not specified: <1% (5 listings)

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (184), Chartwell (149), Aramark Canada (128).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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- Full-time
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Chartwell

Prep Assistant Cook

15 Fraser St, Cambridge, ON, N1S 1P5, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Experience: 1–2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment, ideally in retirement, long-term care, or hospitality
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to others? As a Prep Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play an important role in preparing meals that make our residents feel at home. By supporting the kitchen team with meal preparation, food safety, and cleanliness, you’ll help provide a dining experience that nourishes both body and spirit.

What You’ll Do

Help prepare and cook meals that meet residents’ dietary needs

Wash, chop, and prepare ingredients like meats, vegetables, and salads

Keep the kitchen clean and organized, including dishes and work surfaces

Support special event food preparation to highlight Chartwell’s hospitality

Follow safe food handling, health, and safety practices, and store supplies properly

Receive and store food and supplies, while completing daily temperature checks for fridges, freezers, and storerooms

What You’ll Bring

1–2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment, ideally in retirement, long-term care, or hospitality

High school graduate or equivalent education

Food Safe Level 1 certificate (Level 2 preferred)

Strong organizational skills and ability to work under time constraints

Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and attention to detail

Team player with strong customer service and clear communication skills

What We Offer

A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for leadership development and career growth

A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Physical ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, push, and carry items during meal preparation and service

Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment

Preparedness to respond to emergency situations in accordance with residence protocols

Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

At Chartwell, we’re all about Making People’s Lives BETTER: the lives of our residents and their families, and the lives of our employees. Join an exceptional group of diverse, inspiring, and caring people who are empowered to provide personalized, human experiences for our residents and staff through the connections they make every day within our communities.

Chartwell’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity is a commitment to hiring people whose skills and abilities contribute the most to the success of the organization and who reflect the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process, please email accessibility@chartwell.com or call 1-888-663-6448.

Chartwell may use artificial intelligence to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Prep Assistant Cook supports the kitchen team by preparing meals that meet residents' dietary needs and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. Responsibilities include washing and chopping ingredients, following safe food handling practices, and assisting with special event food preparation.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in a volume food preparation environment and hold a Food Safe Level 1 certificate. Applicants are expected to be team players with strong organizational skills and the physical ability to perform kitchen tasks.

Skills

Food preparation
Food safety
Kitchen cleanliness
Meal planning
Customer service
Communication
Organizational skills
Time management
Kitchen equipment operation
Temperature monitoring

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Leadership development
Career growth opportunities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Prep Cook
Food Preparation
Food Safety
Kitchen Operations
Retirement Residence
Hospitality
Food Safe Level 1
Dietary Needs
Sanitation
Customer Service
Communication
Teamwork
Inventory Management
Temperature Checks
Health and Safety

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