Cook jobs in Canada

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

Counted Oct 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,683
Employers: 533

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.00Across 261 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.58Across 59 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%2,682 listings

Employers hiring include Chartwell (115), 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

Cook jobs in Canada

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Added 2 months ago
Cook 2 - Bella Coola
Vancouver Coastal Health
Bella Coola 1, BC
$29.72 CAD / hour
Temporary
Come work as a Cook 2 with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC! Apply now to join the team!
Added 2 months ago
Full Time Cook
Cogir Senior Living
Burlington, ON · The Williamsburg
Full-time
Added 2 months ago
Part Time Cook
Cogir Senior Living
Burlington, ON · The Williamsburg
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Line Cook / Kitchen Leader - JOEY Bentall
JOEY Restaurants
Vancouver, BC
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 18 days ago
Line Cook
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Edmonton, AB
$16 to $18 CAD / hour
Other
Added 3 months ago
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Shipyards
JOEY Restaurant Group
North Vancouver, British Columbia
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 4 months ago
Back of House - Line Cook
Moxies
Calgary, Alberta
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 3 months ago
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Lansdowne
JOEY Restaurant Group
Ottawa, 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
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Rideau
JOEY Restaurant Group
Ottawa, 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
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Yorkdale
JOEY Restaurant Group
Toronto, 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
Cook
Hôtel Mont Gabriel, une propriété Tribute Portfolio
Sainte-Adèle, Quebec
Full-time
Added 3 months ago
Second Cook - Remote
Dexterra Group
Timmins, Ontario
Full-time
Added 5 months ago
Cook
Interior Health Authority
Castlegar, British Columbia
Internship
Interior Health is seeking a Cook to join our Support Services team at Talarico Place in Castlegar, BC. If you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a…
Added 3 months ago
Line/Prep Cook | Abbotsford
Cactus Club Cafe
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Full-time
Added 3 months ago
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Don Mills
JOEY Restaurant Group
Toronto, 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
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Sherway Gardens
JOEY Restaurant Group
Toronto, 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
Part Time Cook
Dexterra Group
Markham, Ontario
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Cook
Dexterra
Mississauga, ON
$19 to $20 CAD / hour
Part-time
Added 2 months ago
Cook
Dexterra
Waterloo, ON
$21.32 CAD / hour
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Cook
Aramark
Toronto, ON
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…
Added 1 month ago
Cook
Aramark Canada
Cambridge, ON
$20 to $22 CAD / hour
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…
Added 3 months ago
Line Cook
Montanas BBQ & Bar
Victoria, British Columbia
Full-time
Added 6 months ago
Line Cook
Stone Creek Resorts Inc.
Invermere, British Columbia
Part-time
Added 3 months ago
Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY King Street
JOEY Restaurant Group
Toronto, 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
Line Cook - Banff Park Ranch
Banff Hospitality Collective
Banff, Alberta
Part-time

ESS Compass

Second Cook, Full Time

ON, Canada

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

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Original job description

The Second 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 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:

Proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
Food Safety Certification required.
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: 10hr/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 Second Cook is responsible for preparing food products according to corporate standards and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. They must also manage inventory, communicate with operational departments, and report any maintenance or safety issues.

Requirements

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

Skills

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

Benefits

Overtime pay
Benefits
Travel provided
Accommodations provided

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Keywords

Second Cook
Food Safety Certification
Mise en place
Kitchen equipment
Food storage
Inventory rotation
Culinary standards
Remote camp
Banquet cooking
Food preparation
Sanitation
Health and safety
High volume production
Culinary arts

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