Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,737
Employers: 2,408

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.23Across 2,271 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.58Across 68 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $50,658Across 12 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%5,731 listings

Not specified: <1% (5 listings)

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (168), Chartwell (143), Aramark Canada (114).

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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Cook
Chartwell
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Using production checks and standardized recipes, the Cook is responsible for ensuring that proper meals are prepared and served on time to guests. Ensures work areas are maintained in a…
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Pizza Cook
Italian Centre Shop
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
Part-Time Pizza Cook at our West Location (17010 90 Avenue) in Edmonton, AB
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cook
Grinner's Food Systems
Fortune Bridge, PE
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes a
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White Spot Line Cook - Breakfast Experience
White Spot
Burnaby, BC
- $18.25 to $21.5 USD / hour
- Full-time
As a Line Cook, you prepare the unique tasting dishes for which we’re famou
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cook
Petro-Canada
Stephenville, NL
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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cook
Jungle Jim's International Market
Labrador City, NL
- Full-time
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COOK - Permanent Unscheduled PartTime
Sienna Senior Living
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
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cook
Hurry Curry
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Part Time Cook
Marriott International
Quebec, QC
- Part-time
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line cook
Gourmet Girl Cafe And Catering
Sechelt, BC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Casino - Pastry Cook
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Reporting to the Pastry Chef, the Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing food as per the pre-established company standards along
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FIRST COOK
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Second Cook, Pastry Kitchen
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Cook / Nutrition Advisor
CMHA Calgary
Calgary, AB
- Other
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook / Nutrition Advisor plays a
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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
Southbridge Healthcare LP
Thornbury, ON
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Back of House - Line Cook
Northland Properties
Winnipeg, MB
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cook
Cosmic Pizza & Donair
Stettler, AB
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Cook I - Nutrition and Food Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Victoria Vale, NS
- Internship
Under the direction of the Manager, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food as required for the patient/client menu. The Cook follows quantity recipes ensuring menu…
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Prep Cook - The Longhorn Saloon
Gibbons Whistler
Whistler, BC
- Up to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Love getting prepped, staying organized, and setting the kitchen up for success? Tapley’s is looking for a Prep Cook to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
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Cook
Aramark Canada
Stayner, ON
- 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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restaurant cook
L'Établi brasserie urbaine
Drummondville, QC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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First Cook, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Kitimat, BC
- Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
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Short Order Cook - Nutrition and Food Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
- Internship
The Short Order Cook is responsible for preparing fresh to order room service menu items for patients, clients and customers within a fast-paced line cooking team environment. The short…
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first cook
Harrison Hot Springs Resort
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

ESS Compass

First Cook, Full Time

Kitimat, BC, V0J 2A0, Canada

The hourly wage for this position is $32.38. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The hourly wage for this position is $32.38.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

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 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 cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook in a banquet, retaurant or remote camp setting.
Food Safety Certification required.
Certificate from a recognized cooking school
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: 10.5hr/Day
Rotation: 20 Days On/10 Days Off

Perks:

Travel and accommodations provided
Overtime after an 8-hour shift
Benefits after 3 months

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 $32.38. 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 stored and rotated correctly to meet health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess proven cooking experience and a recognized cooking school certificate. A valid Food Safety Certification and the ability to pass a drug and alcohol test are mandatory requirements for this role.

Skills

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

Benefits

Travel provided
Accommodations provided
Overtime pay
Benefits

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

First Cook
Food Safety Certification
Mise en place
Culinary
Kitchen equipment
Food storage
Inventory management
Banquet cooking
Restaurant cooking
Remote camp
Health and safety
Food preparation
Quality control
Operational departments
Maintenance reporting
Drug and alcohol testing
Shift rotation
Overtime
Indigenous partnership
Employment equity

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