Cook jobs in Canada

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

Counted Sep 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,760
Employers: 531

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $20.04Across 271 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.57Across 60 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%2,759 listings

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (122), Chartwell (117), Aramark Canada (97).

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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Closing Line Cook - JOEY Crowfoot
JOEY Restaurant Group
Calgary, Alberta
Full-time
As a Closing Night 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…
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Cook
Topgolf
King, Ontario
Full-time
Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
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Closing Line Cook - JOEY Barlow
JOEY Restaurant Group
Calgary, Alberta
Full-time
As a Closing Night 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…
Added 3 months ago
Grill Cook - JOEY Barlow
JOEY Restaurant Group
Calgary, Alberta
Full-time
As a grill cook, you are a skilled multi-tasker. You deliver with consistency and precision and understand exactly what the guest expects. In this role, you will follow specifications and…
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Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY Chinook
JOEY Restaurant Group
Calgary, Alberta
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…
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Cook
Aramark Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
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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3rd Line Cook - Molson Hockey House
Calgary Stampeder Football Club
Calgary, AB
Part-time
The Third Line Cook is responsible for assisting with day to day operations of the kitchen i
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1st Line Cook - Molson Hockey House
Calgary Stampeder Football Club
Calgary, AB
Part-time
The First Line Cook is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the kitchen t
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2nd Line Cook - Molson Hockey House
Calgary Stampeder Football Club
Calgary, AB
Part-time
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Assistant Cook
Homewood Health Centre
Guelph, ON
Part-time
As an Assistant Cook, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless food service to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is…
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Cantina del Centro
Revelstoke, BC
Full-time
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Cook
Chartwell
Burnaby, BC
Part-time
As a Cook you will be responsible to prepare high-quality meals to meet the nutritional needs of the residents and guests, while consistently maintaining the relevant health, hygiene, and…
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Cook
A&W Restaurants
Victoria, British Columbia
$20 CAD / hour
Full-time
A&W Victoria, BC, is seeking for full time Cook to start immediately in out Douglas location.
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Southbridge Healthcare LP
Norfolk, ON
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Cook 2 - Bella Coola
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Bella Coola 1, BC
$29.72 CAD / hour
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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!
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Full Time Cook
Cogir Senior Living
Burlington, ON · The Williamsburg
Full-time
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Part Time Cook
Cogir Senior Living
Burlington, ON · The Williamsburg
Part-time
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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 17 days ago
Line Cook
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Edmonton, AB
$16 to $18 CAD / hour
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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…
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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…
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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

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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