Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,600
Employers: 557

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.00Across 250 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.60Across 55 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%2,599 listings

Employers hiring include Chartwell (117), Boston Pizza (113), Compass Group Canada (77).

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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Prep Cook - Seasonal - CZ
Calgary Zoo
Calgary, AB
- Temporary
Under the leadership of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and delivering food service based on the requirements of the catering event and the…
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Cook
Northland Properties
Dartmouth, NS
…enthusiastic, upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Cook, you can craft your skills and gain experience working in a fast-paced, structured environment. While learning from…
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Prep_Assistant Cook
Chartwell
Markham, ON
- Part-time
Are you passionate about creating delicious meals that bring comfort and joy to others? As a Prep Cook at Chartwell, you’ll play an important role in preparing meals that make our residents…
Added 5 months ago
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Second Cook
Pomeroy Lodging
Kananaskis Village, Alberta
- Full-time
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Cook (Casual)
Halton Region
Milton, Ontario
- Full-time
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Line Cook
Swiss Chalet
Truro, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
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Cook
Actualisation: HR Solutions for Businesses
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
Design menus; prepare, season, cook, portion and freeze food, and ensure quality and optimal use of food.
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Cook I Certified (2026-0537)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare
Calgary, Alberta
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Line Cook
Recipe Unlimited
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview: As a Line Cook, your primary focus will be preparing and presenting superior quality food using standardized recipes and
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cook
Resto Le Ptit Jeannot
Saint-Henri, QC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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cook, first
Hotel Le Montagnais
Saguenay, QC · Chicoutimi, QC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Line Cook
RH
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
RH is seeking an experienced Line Cook to contribute to the culinary excellence for which RH Hospitality is known. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, consistency and
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cook
Mirch Masala Indian Cuisine
Delta, BC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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cook
Harvey's
ON · Simcoe, ON
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Baker/Breakfast Cook
Dexterra
Fort St. John, BC
- Full-time
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Line Cook
Recipe Unlimited
Toronto, ON
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Cook
Aramark
Dieppe, NB
Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our Food Services Team at the Romeo Leblanc International Airport, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to…
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First Cook
Dexterra
Fort St. John, BC
- Full-time
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Line Cook - BOH
Añejo Restaurant
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
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Cook
Boston Pizza
Edmonton, Alberta
- Part-time
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Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Port Coquitlam, BC
- $18.25 to $24 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…
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Cook
Aramark Canada
Medicine Hat, 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
Aramark Canada
Kingston, ON
- Part-time
…Queen's University campus for Aramark Canada Ltd. 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…
Added 1 month ago
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First Cook/Breakfast, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Dubreuilville, ON
- Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
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Cook 1
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto, CAD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time

Dexterra

First Cook

Highway 97, Fort St. John, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

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

WHAT’S THE JOB?
Based in a world class Dexterra Group camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 10 - 12 hour workdays. Transportation will be provided to site from select dispatch locations.

The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
Minimum 1 year prior experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or camps, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, GFS ordering, Outlook)
Successful candidate MUST obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Additional Information

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 First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking main meals to the highest standards while ensuring consistency and food safety. They will also assist with menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining kitchen sanitation.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in the food service industry, including 1 year as a Sous Chef. A FoodSafe Level I certification is required, and candidates must pass a mandatory WHMIS test.

Skills

Cooking
Menu planning
Inventory management
Food safety
Plating
Garnishing
Butchery
Baking
Kitchen sanitation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Sysco
GFS ordering
Outlook
WHMIS
HACCP

Benefits

Employee recognition
Work-life balance
Diversity and inclusion

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Keywords

First Cook
Hospitality
Food service
Sous Chef
Camp facility
FoodSafe
HACCP
WHMIS
Inventory
Menu planning
Butchery
Baking
Safety sensitive
Commercial kitchen equipment
Plating
Garnishing
Microsoft Office
Sysco
GFS ordering
Outlook
International cuisine
Domestic cuisine
Sanitation
Food preparation
Cooking methods

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