Cook jobs in Canada

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

Counted Sep 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,783
Employers: 515

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.12Across 266 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.57Across 60 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%2,783 listings

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (137), Chartwell (117), Aramark Canada (97).

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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Added 17 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Brooks, 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 3 months ago
Line Cook - PEI Brewing Company Taproom & Events
Murphy Hospitality Group
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Full-time
Added 4 months ago
Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Vancouver, British Columbia
$18.25 to $22 CAD / hour
Full-time
We are looking for motivated Cooks to enhance our kitchen team. As a Cook, you have a passion for food and hospitality, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to learn and grow. We’ll…
Added 4 months ago
Line Cook - Bear Street Tavern
Banff Hospitality Collective
Banff, Alberta
Full-time
Added 4 months ago
Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Winnipeg, Manitoba
$17 to $23 CAD / hour
Part-time
We are looking for motivated Cooks to enhance our kitchen team. As a Cook, you have a passion for food and hospitality, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to learn and grow. We’ll…
Added 3 months ago
Second Cook
Dexterra Group
Orillia, Ontario
Full-time
Added 2 months ago
Assistant Cook - 11:00am-7:15pm
Cogir Senior Living
Oakville, ON · The Kensington Oakville
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Cook 3
Canad Inns
Portage la Prairie, MB
…an ambassador for the kitchen, representing all Outlets; the Cook 3 serves the public with a professional, friendly and upbeat…
Added 2 months ago
Cook 2
Canad Inns
Portage la Prairie, MB
Assist the Kitchen Stewards, Buffet Attendant/Prep Cook, Food Services Receiver as necessary;
Added 3 months ago
Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Edmonton, Alberta
Part-time
We are looking for motivated Cooks to enhance our kitchen team. As a Cook, you have a passion for food and hospitality, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to learn and grow. We’ll…
Added 4 months ago
Line/Prep Cook | Pemberton Avenue
Cactus Club Cafe
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
1-2 years of previous Line Cook experience is an asset.
Added 5 months ago
Cook - Casual Part Time
COGIR Real Estate
Ottawa, Ontario
Part-time
Added 3 months ago
Second Cook - Remote
Dexterra Group
Moosonee, Ontario
Full-time
Added 4 months ago
Line/Prep Cook | Byrne Road
Cactus Club Cafe
Burnaby, British Columbia
Full-time
Added 4 months ago
Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Victoria, British Columbia
$18.25 to $25 CAD / hour
Part-time
We are looking for motivated Cooks to enhance our kitchen team. As a Cook, you have a passion for food and hospitality, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to learn and grow. We’ll…
Added 4 months ago
Baker/Breakfast Cook
Dexterra Group
Fort St. John, British Columbia
Full-time
Added 2 months ago
PT Demi Chef de Partie-TIC (Line Cook)
Great Canadian Entertainment
Gananoque, ON
Added 1 month ago
Cook
Aramark
Bois-des-Filion, QC
Aramark is Seeking a Cook for the Food Service Department at École Rive-Nord
Added 2 months ago
Cook I (auxiliary)
PCRS General
Surrey, BC
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Cook 1 - BC Place Stadium
Sodexo Live! in Canada
Vancouver, BC
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Cook 2
Canad Inns
Brandon, MB
Added 2 months ago
Back of House - Line Cook
Northland Properties
Halifax, NS
…upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Line Cook, you can craft your skills and gain experience working in a fast-paced, structured environment. While learning from an…
Added 2 months ago
Prep_Assistant Cook
Chartwell
Kamloops, BC
Part-time
As a Prep Cook you will be responsible to assist in the preparation of high-quality meals to meet the nutritional needs of the residents and guests, using standardized recipes, and…
Added 1 month ago
Experienced Cook 1 & Cook 2 – Fall Start
AccorHotel
Lake Louise, AB
Full-time
Added 21 days ago
Cook - Casual
Compass Group Canada
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.

Dexterra Group

Second Cook

Orillia, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2 years of experience creating dishes and serving customers in a high volume restaurant, cafeteria, or café
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 16, 2026

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Original job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Chef Manager, the Cook is a staff member with culinary training who assists in the

preparing meals and daily specials for cafe dining and catering events, trains team members in best practices, participates

in cost controlling measures, and serves customers ensuring the highest quality of food and service standards.

Perform preparation, cooking, and serving duties for meals, daily specials, and catered events as per

recipe standards for items such as: soups, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts

Utilize various preparation methods such as: roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking
Adhere to all required safety regulations and procedures while preparing food including:
Using proper techniques when using the tools, supplies, and equipment provided (i.e. knives,

ovens, cleaning materials)

Wearing and correctly using proper personal protective equipment (i.e. non-slip shoes, cutresistant gloves)
Monitoring equipment and notifying appropriate parties of malfunctioning or in need of repair

equipment

Complying with FoodSafe and/or ServeSafe standards including the recording of all time

temperature sensitive food items

Following all Health and Safety and sanitation policies and procedures as set by applicable

legislation and company policies

Acting in an advisory capacity to the Sous Chef/Chef Manager, make suggestions for menu planning and

costing that takes into consideration dish popularity, cost to produce, and seasonal trends

Assist with leading a team by delegating tasks, coaching, and ensuring best practices are followed, while

providing additional support where necessary

Ensure high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction while contributing to a work environment

conducive to learning and team and organizational success

Assist in controlling costs of the location by taking measures such as:
Adequately maintaining the levels of inventory
Complying with maintenance of food rotation in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste

(First in, First out)

Adhering to portioning of food items standards to ensure recipe yield meets quantity and budget

expectations

Suggesting dishes that take advantage of seasonal availability
Examine work stations to organize them in a way that ensures maximum productivity and

efficiency

Achieve the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation during the food preparation process

in all work areas, including the kitchen, fridges and freezers, front and back of house, and all related

equipment

Remain an ambassador of goodwill, ethics, and great client relations at all times on behalf of Dana

Hospitality

Maintains speed of service standards

Created: January 2010

Updated: September 2018

Listens to customers (internal and external) and responds professionally to all questions and concerns,

directing concerns to further levels of management as needed

Other duties as assigned

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

Completion of post secondary culinary training
2 years of experience creating dishes and serving customers in a high volume restaurant, cafeteria, or café

setting

ServeSafe and/or FoodSafe certified with thorough knowledge of all health and safety regulations

pertaining to the food preparation/service industry

Experience leading high performance teams with a track record of producing results while motivating

team members an asset

Excellent culinary tastes and an artistic flair for creating unique meals and appealing presentations
Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service in a timely manner
Consultative skills for communicating continuous improvement opportunities tactfully
Responsible, self-motivated, and hard working with a solid work ethic,willing to take the extra step

needed to deliver exceptional service

Work accurately and in an efficient manner while managing multiple tasks and priorities
Highly organized with a strong focus and commitment to quality
Ability to work in a team based environment with high levels of cooperation, willing to support other

team members in their roles

Physical Requirements

Reach and lift between 0-10 pounds from floor to shoulder height
Frequent standing and walking required
Grip and hold utensils
Able to work in hot or cold temperatures

Career Progression Possibilities

Sous Chef
Supervisor
Catering

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
Employee Referral Program!
Career advancement opportunities.
Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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Responsibilities

The Second Cook assists the Chef Manager in preparing meals and daily specials, trains team members, and ensures high food quality and service standards. They also participate in cost control measures and maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed post-secondary culinary training and possess at least 2 years of experience in a high-volume food service environment. Certification in ServeSafe and/or FoodSafe is required, along with strong leadership and customer service skills.

Skills

Culinary Training
Food Preparation
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Menu Planning
Cost Control
Food Safety
Sanitation
Cooking Techniques
Inventory Management
Time Management
Communication
Problem Solving
Creativity
Organization
Collaboration

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Keywords

Culinary Training
Food Preparation
Customer Service
Team Leadership
Menu Planning
Cost Control
Food Safety
Sanitation
Cooking Techniques
Inventory Management
Time Management
Communication
Problem Solving
Creativity
Organization
Collaboration

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