Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 23, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,977
Employers: 629

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.00Across 278 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.51Across 57 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 100%2,977 listings

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (139), Chartwell (111), Aramark Canada (102).

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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Added 2 months ago
First Cook, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Dubreuilville, ON
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed
Added 18 days ago
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Bow & Stern
Chilliwack, BC
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
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Denny’s Canada
Lethbridge, AB
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 1 month ago
Grill Cook, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
Added 20 days ago
Short Order Cook, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Sudbury, ON
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 18 days ago
Line Cook State & Main Aurora
State & Main
Aurora, ON
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Line Cook - Gahan House Hub City
Murphy Hospitality Group
Moncton, NB
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Eagle's Eye Line Cook
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Golden, BC
Full-time
Prepare, cook, and plate food to established quality and presentation standards.
Added 18 days ago
Whitetooth Grill Line Cook
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Golden, BC
Full-time
Prepare, cook, and plate food to established quality and presentation standards.
Added 18 days ago
Eagle's Eye Dishwasher & Prep Cook
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Golden, BC
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Pastry cook
Andaz
Ottawa, ON
Part-time
Added 20 days ago
Grill Cook, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Burnaby, BC
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 1 month ago
Line Cook
Old Yale Brewing
Chilliwack, BC
$18 to $22 CAD / hour
Part-time
Added 18 days ago
PREP COOK
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Rossland, BC
Part-time
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FIRST COOK
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Rossland, BC
Full-time
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SECOND COOK
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Rossland, BC
Part-time
Added 18 days ago
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Full-time
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Bridgewater, NS
Full-time
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Ottawa, ON
Full-time
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Full-time
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MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual
Stony Plain, AB
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 19 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Drumheller, AB
Full-time
Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and…
Added 19 days ago
Lead Cook
Aramark Canada
Toronto, ON
$22 to $24 CAD / hour
Full-time
Do you love to cook and create nutritious, memorable meals for young people? As a Lead Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life, flex your culinary creativity, and nourish 50?70…
Added 1 month ago
White Spot Line Cook - Open Availability
White Spot
North Vancouver, BC
$18.85 to $22 USD / hour
Full-time
As a Line Cook, you prepare the unique tasting dishes for which we’re famou

Chartwell

Prep_Assistant Cook(Full Time)

622 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt, BC, V9A 2N7, Canada

Job type: Full-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: Sep 4, 2026

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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 is responsible for preparing meals that meet residents' dietary needs while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. They also support special event food preparation and manage the receipt and storage of kitchen supplies.

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 and a clear criminal background check.

Skills

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Leadership development
Career growth opportunities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Prep Cook
Food Preparation
Food Safety
Kitchen Operations
Retirement Care
Hospitality
Food Handling
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Dietary Needs
Sanitation
Volume Cooking
Food Safe Level 1
Criminal Background Check
VSS
TB Test

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