Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,612
Employers: 563

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $19.99Across 252 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%2,611 listings

Employers hiring include Chartwell (117), Boston Pizza (114), 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

Cook jobs in Canada

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EK
Line Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
We are looking for motivated Line 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.…
Added 3 months ago
EK
Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Grande Prairie, Alberta
- 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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Line Cook
Moxies
Langley, British Columbia
- Full-time
…upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Line Cook, you can craft your skills and gain experience working in a fast-paced, structured environment. While learning from an…
Added 2 months ago
SC
Cook Assistant (70306838)
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Fort Saskatchewan, AB · Calgary, Alberta
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
AR
Prep Cook
Atria Retirement Canada - Churchill Manor
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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3B
Cuisinier(e) | Line Cook
3 Brasseurs Canada
Montreal, QC
- $20 to $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Assistant Cook Regular Part Time [BRV ACK1 0.70] AgeCare Riverview
AgeCare
Medicine Hat, AB · AgeCare Riverview
- Part-time
The Assistant Cook is responsible for assisting the Cook in the preparation and delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees.
Added 2 months ago
Cook 2
Canad Inns
Winnipeg, MB
Assist the Kitchen Stewards, Buffet Attendant/Prep Cook, Food Services Receiver as necessary;
Added 3 months ago
SC
Swiss Chalet - Line Cook
Swiss Chalet
New Minas, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
Swiss Chalet is hiring a Line Cook at our New Minas location!
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SC
Prep Cook
Swiss Chalet
New Minas, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
Swiss Chalet is hiring a Prep Cook at our New Minas location!
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CC
Line/Prep Cook | Coal Harbour
Cactus Club Cafe
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
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CC
Line/Prep Cook | Vernon
Cactus Club Cafe
Vernon, British Columbia
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
CC
Line/Prep Cook | Station Square
Cactus Club Cafe
Burnaby, British Columbia
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
CC
Line/Prep Cook | Langley
Cactus Club Cafe
City of Langley, British Columbia
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
EK
Cook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Jasper, Alberta
- 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…
Added 3 months ago
JR
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Markville
JOEY Restaurant Group
Markham, Ontario
- Full-time
As a Line Cook, you are responsible for preparing and delivering world-class culinary experiences to our guests with genuine warmth and care. You operate with consistency and precision…
Added 3 months ago
CC
Line/Prep Cook | Scott Road
Cactus Club Cafe
Delta, British Columbia
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
PC
Line Cook
Pure Canadian Gaming Corp.
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
Were looking for the next great Line Cook! This Line Cook will report to the Head Chef and assist the Food & Beverage Team in providing "excellent quality" and "dynamic presentation" of all…
Added 2 months ago
PF
Cafeteria Cook
Pattison Food Group
Langley (District), BC · Langley Office - Langley BC
- Full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time temporary Cafeteria Cook to join our Cafeteria team in Langley, BC.
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Cook
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Radville, SK
- Part-time
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Assistant Cook - Casual
Optima Living
Cochrane, AB
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Part-Time Cook
Paqtnkek
Afton, PE
- Part-time
…learn and grow. We are seeking a caring and reliable Part-Time Cook to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for our children, following health and safety…
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Prep_Assistant Cook
Chartwell
Brantford, ON
- Part-time
We’re looking for a Cook's Helper. This role is responsible for ensuring the exceptional preparation and delivery of the resident and guest dining experience using production checks and…
Added 20 days ago
AC
Grill Cook
Aramark Canada
Woodstock, ON
- Full-time
Added 4 months ago
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Moxies West Georgia - Line Cook Positions
Moxies
West Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
…upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Line Cook, you can craft your skills and gain experience working in a fast-paced, structured environment. While learning from an…

ESS Compass

First Cook, Full Time

ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 29, 2026

Original job description

The First Cook is responsible for preparing 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 & 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:

Proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
Food Safety Certification required.
Advanced Food Safe Certification is an asset.
Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
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:

Shift: 12hr/Day
Rotation: 20 Days On/10 Days Off
Local applicants preferred

Perks:

Overtime after 44hr/week
Benefits available after 3 months
Travel & accommodations provided

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.

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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 stored and rotated correctly according to safety policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet, or remote camp setting. A Food Safety Certification is required, and additional cooking school certificates are considered an asset.

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 provided
Accommodations provided

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Keywords

First Cook
Food Safety Certification
Mise en place
Kitchen equipment
Food production
Sanitation
Inventory rotation
Culinary
Banquet
Remote camp
Cooking methods
Food service
Health and safety
Operational departments
High volume production

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