Cook jobs in Canada

Find cook jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,964
Employers: 626

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.91Across 266 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.48Across 61 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%2,964 listings

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (140), Chartwell (110), 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

Cook jobs in Canada

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Lead Cook
Aramark
Markham, ON
The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The…
Added 24 days ago
Cook 1- Full Time
Maquise
Calgary, AB
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 25 days ago
Cook - AgeCare London
AgeCare
London, ON · AgeCare London
Part-time
The Cook of the Long-Term Care residence is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served o
Added 24 days ago
Cook Full Time
Havergal
Halifax, NS
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 25 days ago
Cook I / II (part time)
Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club
Toronto, ON
Part-time
Added 3 months ago
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Sushi Yama
Chilliwack, BC
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 1 month ago
COOK 2, Part Time
Compass Group Canada
Hamilton, ON
Part-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 28 days ago
Lead Cook
Aramark Canada
Pointe-aux-Outardes, QC · Rivière-aux-Outardes, QC
Internship
Added 28 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Quebec, QC
Full-time
Cook - Food Service at École des Ursulines de Québec
Added 28 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
$21 CAD / hour
Full-time
Aramark is currently seeking a Cook for the Food Services Department at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Added 28 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Bois-des-Filion, QC
Full-time
Aramark is Seeking a Cook for the Food Service Department at École Rive-Nord
Added 28 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Montreal, QC
$21 CAD / hour
Full-time
Aramark is Seeking a Cook for Collège Sainte-Marceline
Added 28 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Montreal, QC
$20 CAD / hour
Full-time
Cook - National Bank of Canada Food Service Montreal
Added 28 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Montreal, QC · Saint-Laurent, QC
$20 to $23 CAD / hour
Full-time
Aramark is currently seeking a Cook for the food service operation at Thread Collective in Ville Saint-Laurent.
Added 5 months ago
cook
Grinner's Food Systems
Antigonish, NS
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 1 month ago
Cook
Cabot
NS · Inverness, NS
Temporary
Added 25 days ago
Lead Cook
Aramark
Surrey, BC
The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The…
Added 24 days ago
Prep Cook (Part Time)- Enbridge, ON
Dexterra
Chatham-Kent, ON
Up to $17.95 CAD / hour
Added 25 days ago
Cook Level I - Casual
Optima Living
Chilliwack, BC
Added 25 days ago
Montana's Line Cook
Recipe Unlimited
Fort McMurray, AB
Overview: As a Line Cook, your primary focus will be preparing and presenting superior quality food using standardized recipes and
Added 24 days ago
Casual Cook, Riverview Gardens
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent, 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…
Added 25 days ago
Cook
Boston Pizza
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
Part-time
Added 25 days ago
Cook
Boston Pizza
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
Full-time
Added 24 days ago
Cook, Full Time
Havergal
Olds, AB
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 13 days ago
Line Cook
Burrard
Metchosin, BC
Full-time · Temporary

Closed listing

Compass Group Canada

First Cook, Full Time

Smithers, BC, Canada

Pay: The hourly wage for this position is $25.75.
Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Sep 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Prepare “mise en place” (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Think you have what it takes to be one of our First Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

First Cook experience in a banquet or remote camp environment.
Certificate from a recognized cooking school or Red Seal Certification is an asset.
Food Safety Certification required.
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
Familiar with industry’s best practices.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Position Requirements

Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
Shift: 10hr/day
Rotation: 21 Days on/7 Days off

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $25.75. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for further information.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food products according to corporate standards and guidelines while ensuring high-quality service. Maintain kitchen cleanliness and manage the storage and rotation of food and beverage products.

Requirements

Requires previous First Cook experience in banquet or remote camp settings and a mandatory Food Safety Certification. A cooking school certificate or Red Seal Certification is considered an asset.

Skills

Food preparation
Mise en place
Cooking methods
Kitchen equipment operation
Food safety
High volume production
Inventory rotation
Verbal communication
Written communication
Teamwork
Time management

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision care
Dental care
Mental health and wellness resources
Employment assistance program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

First Cook
Red Seal Certification
Food Safety Certification
Mise en place
Banquet
Remote camp
Food and Beverage Services
Health and Safety
High volume production
Kitchen management

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