Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,706
Employers: 531

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.03Across 257 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: <1%1 listing
On-site: >99%2,705 listings

Employers hiring include Chartwell (116), Boston Pizza (111), Aramark Canada (100).

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 11 days ago
Cook Casual
Maquise
Vancouver, BC
Part-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 3 months ago
cook
Denny’s Canada
Dartmouth, NS
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 1 month ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Tillsonburg, ON
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 12 days ago
Cook
Boston Pizza
Brockville, ON
Part-time
Added 12 days ago
Cook
Boston Pizza
Collingwood, ON
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Second Cook
Compass Group Canada
Sudbury, ON
Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
Added 3 months ago
cook
Petro-Canada
Cache Creek, BC
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 16 days ago
Line cook
Recipe Unlimited
Victoria, BC
Line/Prep Cook Opportunity – Be Part of Our Team!
Added 17 days ago
Cook
Boston Pizza
Yorkton, SK
Part-time
Added 1 month ago
Experienced Grill Cook, Part Time
Compass Group Canada
Edmonton, AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Part-time
The Grill Cook performs a variety of food service duties with a primary focus on grill and short order cooking, kitchen support, kitchen cleaning and dishwashing.
Added 29 days ago
Cook (Casual Part Time)
COGIR Real Estate
St. Albert, AB
Part-time
Added 12 days ago
cook
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
Nanaimo, BC
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 5 months ago
cook
SushiWood Fernie
Fernie, BC
Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Added 12 days ago
Lead Cook
Aramark Canada
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
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 17 days ago
Breakfast Line Cook/Cuisinier du déjeuner
Playground
Montreal, QC
Full-time
We're actively searching for a skilled Breakfast Line Cook. You'll be a vital part of our culinary team, dedicated to creating delicious morning meals t
Added 15 days ago
Cook (Part Time)
A New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions Ltd.
Kamloops, BC
Part-time
Added 12 days ago
Cook
Amica Senior Lifestyles
Mississauga, ON
Added 12 days ago
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…
Added 1 month ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
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 12 days ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Edmonton, 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 2 months ago
Cook
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.
Calgary, AB
$16 to $18 CAD / hour
Added 27 days ago
Second Cook
Dexterra Group
Markham, ON
Full-time
Added 2 months ago
cook
Mirage Banquet Hall
Edmonton, AB
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
White Spot Line Cook - Part-Time Varied Shifts
White Spot
Vancouver, BC
$18.25 to $21.5 USD / hour
Part-time
As a Line Cook, you prepare the unique tasting dishes for which we’re famou
Added 21 days ago
Line Cook - Pigeonhole on 17th
Concorde Entertainment Group
Calgary, AB
Part-time
Pigeonhole on 17th is looking for an experienced Line Cook to fill out their team on a part-time permanent basis. The Line Cook is responsible for several functions including, but not…

Dexterra Group

Second Cook

Markham, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 3, 2026
Experience: 2 years of experience creating dishes and serving customers in a high volume restaurant, cafeteria, or café
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 3, 2026

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Original job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

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

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You have a minimum five 5 years' cooking experience in a similar or hotel/institutional environment preferred
You have at least FoodSafe Level I. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset
You are able to obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Additional Information

Dexterra 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 in preparing meals and daily specials for cafe dining and catering events while ensuring high quality and service standards. They also lead team members, manage inventory, and maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of cooking experience in a similar or institutional environment and possess FoodSafe Level I certification. A post-secondary culinary education is required, along with the ability to pass a mandatory WHMIS test.

Skills

Culinary training
Food preparation
Menu planning
Cost control
Team leadership
Customer service
Food safety
Sanitation
Inventory management
Recipe adherence
Grilling
Roasting
Baking
Time management
Communication

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Keywords

Culinary
FoodSafe
ServeSafe
HACCP
WHMIS
Catering
Inventory Management
Menu Planning
Food Preparation
Sanitation
Hygiene
Cost Control
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Hospitality
Kitchen Operations
Recipe Standards
Safety Regulations
Personal Protective Equipment
Quality Assurance

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