Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,599
Employers: 555

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.00Across 250 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.60Across 55 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: <1%1 listing
On-site: >99%2,598 listings

Employers hiring include Chartwell (117), Boston Pizza (114), Compass Group Canada (77).

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

Cook jobs in Canada

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First Cook/Breakfast, Full Time
ESS Compass
Dubreuilville, ON
- Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
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NH
Prep Cook/Lodge Hand
Novara Human Capital Solutions
Canmore, AB
- Full-time
As the Prep Cook/Lodge Hand at one of CHVI's flagship properties, the Mount Engadine Lodge (MEL), you play a vital role in the daily heartbeat of the guest experience. While you will
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Cook (LBE)
Cineplex
Toronto, ON · Roundhouse The Rec Room
- Part-time
The Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure…
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CM
Cook 2
Coast Mental Health
Maple Ridge, BC · Vancouver, BC · Langley (District), BC · Port Coquitlam, BC · Surrey, BC · Richmond, BC · BC
- Part-time
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Cook Non Union
Sienna Senior Living
Streetsville, ON
- Part-time
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CH
Prep Cook
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
London, ON
- Part-time
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grill cook
Dairy Queen
Niverville, MB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and fo
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DC
cook
Denny’s Canada
Regina, SK
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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cook
Restaurant Normandin
Sainte-Julie, QC
- Full-time
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cook
Esso
Smoky Lake, AB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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cook
Lily's Steak & Pizza
Bruderheim, AB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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HP
cook
Hyde Park Restaurant Group
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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OJ
cook
O-Sho Japanese Restaurant
Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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White Spot Line Cook - Part-Time Varied Shifts
White Spot
North Vancouver, BC
- $18.25 to $21.5 USD / hour
- Part-time
As a Line Cook, you prepare the unique tasting dishes for which we’re famou
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SH
cook
Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa
Vernon, BC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Line Cook - Annex/Sunburst - Winter 2026/27
Sun Peaks Resort
BC · Sun Peaks Mountain, BC
- Full-time
…mountain and surrounding area is at your fingertips. The Line Cook assists in cleaning, preparing, and cooking per planned menus. This role offers every opportunity to continue developing a…
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SP
Prep Cook-Dishwasher - Annex/Sunburst - Winter 2026/27
Sun Peaks Resort
BC · Sun Peaks Mountain, BC
- Full-time
…or restaurant sound appealing? We are looking to hire Prep Cook-Dishwashers for the upcoming season. While working alongside a friendly and knowledgeable team, you can take the time to…
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SP
Lead Line Cook - Annex/Sunburst - Winter 2026/27
Sun Peaks Resort
BC · Sun Peaks Mountain, BC
- Full-time
…enjoy mountain life right at your fingertips. The Lead Line Cook has oversight of an assigned station and is an ambassador within the kitchen operations fostering a collaborative approach…
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CR
cook
Chuck's Roadhouse Bar & Grill
Cobourg, ON
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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GB
cook
Garcha Bros Meat Shop & Poultry
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes
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line cook
Mary Brown's Chicken
Gander, NL
- Full-time
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Pastry cook - Quebec-Charlevoix Club Med Charlevoix
Club Med
Quebec, QC
- Temporary
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cook
Oishii Japanese Cuisine
Lacombe, AB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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BOH Line cook - Night/Evening Shift
Recipe Unlimited
Edmonton, AB
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Prep_Assistant Cook
Chartwell
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
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…

Chartwell

Prep_Assistant Cook

4315 Richardson Road SW, Calgary, AB, T3E 7J7, 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: Aug 27, 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 Cook supports the kitchen team by preparing meals that meet residents' dietary needs and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, safe handling practices, and assisting with special event catering.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in volume food preparation and hold a Food Safe Level 1 certificate. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the physical ability to perform kitchen tasks.

Skills

Food preparation
Food safety
Kitchen cleanliness
Meal planning
Customer service
Communication
Organizational skills
Time management
Safe food handling
Inventory management

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Leadership development
Career growth opportunities
Inclusive workplace

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Prep Cook
Food Safety
Kitchen Operations
Retirement Residence
Hospitality
Food Handling
Dietary Needs
Inventory Control
Sanitation
Volume Food Preparation
Customer Service
Food Safe Level 1
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Health and Safety

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