Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,880
Employers: 579

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.97Across 264 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.52Across 58 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%2,880 listings

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (140), Chartwell (115), Aramark Canada (99).

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-Dishwasher - Annex/Sunburst - Winter 2026/27
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BC · Sun Peaks Mountain, BC
Full-time
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Lead Line Cook - Annex/Sunburst - Winter 2026/27
Sun Peaks Resort
BC · Sun Peaks Mountain, BC
Full-time
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Full-time
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Vancouver, BC
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Concord, ON
Full-time
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Fredericton, NB
Full-time
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Full-time
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Lloydminster, AB
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ESS Compass

First Cook/Breakfast, Full Time

Dubreuilville, ON, P0S 1B0, Canada

Pay: The hourly wage for this position is $22.50.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 27, 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 and 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 First/Breakfast 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 experience cooking from scratch, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
Excellent knife skills required.
Food Safety Certification required.
Advanced Food Safety Certification preferred.
Certificate from a recognized cooking school or Red Seal Certification preferred.
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:

Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
Pass a Criminal Record Check
Shift: 10hr/Day
Rotation: 20 Days on/10 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.

The hourly wage for this position is $22.50. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

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Responsibilities

The First Cook is responsible for preparing food according to corporate standards and maintaining high-volume production requirements. They must also ensure kitchen cleanliness, manage food storage, and communicate effectively with operational departments.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven cooking experience, excellent knife skills, and a Food Safety Certification. The role requires the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Skills

Food preparation
Mise en place
Knife skills
Food safety
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Inventory management
Communication
Teamwork
Cooking methods
Time management

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Keywords

First Cook
Culinary
Food Safety Certification
Red Seal Certification
Mise en place
Kitchen equipment
Food preparation
Inventory rotation
High volume production
Health and safety
Cooking methods
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Shift work
Indigenous employment

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