Cook jobs in Canada

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

Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,979
Employers: 626

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.92Across 268 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%2,979 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

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Halifax, NS
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Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
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Winnipeg, MB
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Yellowknife, NT
Full-time
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Grande Cache Coal Corp
Grande Cache, AB
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Second Cook, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Pinehouse, SK
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.

Compass Group Canada

Second Cook, Full Time

Pinehouse, SK, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

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Original job description

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 & 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 Second 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:

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
Food Safety Certification required.
Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
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

Shift: 12hr/Day
Rotation: 14 Days On/14 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.

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 maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment. Ensure quality food service through proper mise en place and adherence to health and safety policies.

Requirements

Proven experience as a restaurant or prep cook with a mandatory Food Safety Certification. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of cooking methods and the physical ability to perform kitchen duties.

Skills

Cooking
Food Preparation
Mise en place
Food Safety
Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
Inventory Rotation
Communication
Teamwork
Time Management

Benefits

Health Care Coverage
Vision Care Coverage
Dental Care Coverage
Mental Health and Well-Being Initiative
Employment Assistance Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Food Safety Certification
Mise en place
Food and Beverage Services
Kitchen Safety
High Volume Production
Food Rotation
Hospitality
Culinary Arts

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