Cook jobs in Canada

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

Counted Oct 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,658
Employers: 535

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.01Across 250 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.60Across 57 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%2,657 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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Halifax, NS
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Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
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Dexterra

Second Cook

7400 Birchmount Road, Markham, ON, L3R 5V4, Canada

Pay: $20 to $21 CAD / hour
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: 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:

o Using proper techniques when using the tools, supplies, and equipment provided (i.e. knives,

ovens, cleaning materials)

o Wearing and correctly using proper personal protective equipment (i.e. non-slip shoes, cutresistant gloves)

o Monitoring equipment and notifying appropriate parties of malfunctioning or in need of repair

equipment

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

temperature sensitive food items

o 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:

o Adequately maintaining the levels of inventory

o Complying with maintenance of food rotation in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste

(First in, First out)

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

expectations

o Suggesting dishes that take advantage of seasonal availability

o 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.

Compensation: CAD 20 - CAD 21 - hourly

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Responsibilities

The Second Cook assists in preparing meals for cafe dining and catering events while ensuring high standards of food quality and service. They also lead team members, manage inventory, and maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of cooking experience and hold a FoodSafe Level I certification. Strong organizational skills, the ability to lead high-performance teams, and a commitment to exceptional customer service are required.

Skills

Culinary training
Food preparation
Menu planning
Cost control
Team leadership
Food safety
Sanitation
Inventory management
Customer service
Time management
Grilling
Baking
Food rotation
Quality assurance
WHMIS
HACCP

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Keywords

Culinary
FoodSafe
HACCP
WHMIS
Catering
Inventory Management
Food Preparation
Sanitation
Menu Planning
Cost Control
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Kitchen Operations
Safety Regulations
First In First Out
Food Rotation
Quality Assurance
Professional Cooking
Hospitality
Cafe Dining

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