Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,401
Employers: 2,314

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.22Across 2,178 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.58Across 64 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $50,635Across 11 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%5,396 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (157), Chartwell (136), Aramark Canada (109).

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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First Cook Lead
Air North
Whitehorse, YT
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Cook (Full Time Day)
Boston Pizza
Thunder Bay, ON
- $17.95 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Cook 1
Canadian Niagara Hotels Group
Niagara Falls, ON
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cook
Achti's Steak & Pizza
Redwater, AB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Cook
Aramark Canada
Calgary, 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…
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Cook
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Wynyard, SK
- Part-time
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Casual Cook, Riverview Gardens
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent, ON · Chatham, ON
- Part-time
The Cook is responsible for preparing all meals and snacks to be served to residents, staff and visitors of the home, in accordance with safe food handling techniques and providing high…
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Cook - Part Time
Cogir Senior Living
Ottawa, ON · Alta Vista
- Part-time
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Cook - Permanent Part Time Unscheduled Days, Evenings, weekends
Sienna Senior Living
North Bay, ON
- Part-time
Cook-Permanent Part Time Unscheduled Days, Evenings, weekends
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Cook
Chartwell
Cambridge, ON
- Part-time
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring joy to others? As a Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience to our residents.…
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Journeyman Cook - Nutrition and Food Services
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS
Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Journeyman Cook prepares standardized recipes for patients and long-term care residents. The Journeyman Cook, on occasion…
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Cook
The Corporation of the County of Lambton
Sarnia, ON
- Part-time
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Cook Full Time
Group Compass Ltee
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
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Cook (Internal/External)
W̱SÁNEĆ College
Brentwood Bay, BC
- Full-time
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Cook Non Union
Sienna Senior Living
Streetsville, ON
- Part-time
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Cook Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
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COOK
Southbridge Healthcare LP
London, ON
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Cook Part Time
Maquise
Belle River, ON
- Part-time
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Cook
Aramark Canada
MB · Saint-Laurent, MB
- $20 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Prepare and cook a variety of food items according to established recipes and standards.
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cook
Osmow's
Oshawa, ON
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foo
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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…
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first cook
Nita Lake Lodge
Whistler, BC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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LINE COOK - RODD MIRAMICHI RIVER
Rodd Brudenell River Resort
Miramichi, NB
- Full-time
Rodd Miramichi River is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Line Cook to join our dynamic Culinary team. Located along the beautiful Miramichi River, our hotel is known for delivering…
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Casino - Pastry Cook
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Reporting to the Pastry Chef, the Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing food as per the pre-established company standards along
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Casino - Line Cook (1st Cook) OVERNIGHT 11:45 PM - 8:00AM
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Shift Supervisor, the Line Cook is responsible for preparing a mult

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Coast Hotels

First Cook

Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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The original listing is kept below for reference.

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Job details

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of 2nd cook experience or equivalent
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Your company, your values, your career!

Coast Hotels is a dynamic and growing brand. Our culture is rooted in our values, leadership accountability, and the growth and development of our Ambassadors.

The First Cook (1st Cook) will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards.

Responsibilities:

Performs moderately complex tasks in area of specialty, such as assisting others to ensure the timely completion of orders and assisting with menu development
Works a variety of shifts & stations
Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place”
Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks
Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
Directs and assists junior culinary ambassadors
Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of 2nd cook experience or equivalent
Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
Demonstrated advanced customer service philosophy
Advanced communication skills in the English language
Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays

Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more!

Coast Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

NO PLACE LIKE COAST !

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Responsibilities

The First Cook assists in food preparation, menu development, and the presentation of dishes while ensuring high quality and consistency. They are also responsible for directing junior culinary ambassadors and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a 2nd cook and possess a high school diploma. Required certifications include Food Safe Level I and WHMIS, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Food preparation
Menu development
Culinary arts
Customer service
Food safety
Hygiene
Inventory management
Team leadership
Mise en place
Communication skills
Multi-tasking
Time management

Benefits

Competitive wages
Benefits
Employee discounts
Training and development
Career advancement opportunities

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Keywords

Food preparation
Menu development
Mise en place
Food safety
WHMIS
Food Safe Level I
Culinary
Hospitality
Inventory control
Kitchen operations
Customer service
Team leadership
Hygiene
Food wastage control

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