Food & hospitality jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 8,977
Employers: 1,095

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.83Across 658 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $57,288Across 99 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.04Across 83 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%3 listings
Hybrid: <1%43 listings
On-site: 99%8,929 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Starbucks Coffee Company (1,046), Chartwell (289), Earls Kitchen + Bar (253).

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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ESS Compass

First Cook, Full Time

Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0, Canada

Pay: The hourly wage for this position is $25.75.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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Original job description

The First Cook 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:

First Cook experience in a banquet or remote camp environment.
Certificate from a recognized cooking school or Red Seal Certification is an asset.
Food Safety Certification required.
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
Shift: 10hr/day
Rotation: 21 Days on/7 Days off

Perks:

Overtime after 8hr/ 40hr/week
Benefits after 3 months
Travel and accommodation

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 $25.75. 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 products according to corporate standards and maintaining high-volume production requirements. They must also ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and food products are properly stored and rotated in accordance with safety policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in a banquet or remote camp environment and possess a Food Safety Certification. A certificate from a cooking school or Red Seal Certification is considered an asset for this role.

Skills

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

Benefits

Overtime pay
Benefits
Travel
Accommodation

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

First Cook
Food Preparation
Mise en place
Kitchen Equipment
Health and Safety
Food Safety Certification
Red Seal Certification
Banquet
Remote Camp
Inventory Rotation
High Volume Production
Culinary
Food and Beverage
Hospitality
Shift Work
Drug and Alcohol Test

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