Cook jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,011
Employers: 2,430

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $21.22Across 2,293 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $18.58Across 72 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%2 listings
On-site: >99%6,004 listings

Not specified: <1% (5 listings)

Employers hiring include Boston Pizza (180), Chartwell (148), Aramark Canada (123).

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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cook
Deluxe French Fries
Dieppe, NB
- Full-time
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Cook and Pastry Cook
House of Commons (Canada) / Chambre des communes (Canada)
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
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White Spot Line Cook (Entry Level)
White Spot
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- $18.85 to $20 USD / hour
- Full-time
As a Line Cook, you prepare the unique tasting dishes for which we’re famous. At Wh
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Cook 3
SSP America
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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SSP America
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Cook 2 (Full Time) - Chili's (DTW)
SSP America
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Cook 1
SSP America
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Part Time Cook- 10am- 6pm
COGIR Real Estate
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Part Time Cook- 6:30am-2:30pm
COGIR Real Estate
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Casual Cook
COGIR Real Estate
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Part Time Cook- 11am-7pm
COGIR Real Estate
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Cook
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Maidstone, SK
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Cook
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Maidstone, SK
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Second Cook, Full Time
Compass Group Canada
Kitimat, BC
- Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
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Full Time & Part Time Cooks Needed
Montanas BBQ & Bar
Lloydminster, AB
- Full-time
- Part-time
Overview: As a Line Cook, your primary focus will be preparing and presenting superior quality food using standardized recipes and portion sizes
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Back of House - Line Cook
Moxies
Calgary, AB
- 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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Full Time & Part Time Cooks Needed
Recipe Unlimited
Lloydminster, AB
- Full-time
- Part-time
Overview: As a Line Cook, your primary focus will be preparing and presenting superior quality food using standardized recipes and portion sizes
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line cook
Squamish Samurai Sushi
Squamish, BC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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cook
Ben & Florentine Restaurants
Saguenay, QC · Chicoutimi, QC
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Lead Cook
Stacked
Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
The Lead Cook oversees kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, efficiency, and cleanliness while managing inventory and waste control.
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cook
La Ronge Hotel and Suites
La Ronge, SK
- Full-time
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
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Hourly Line/Prep Cook
Cineplex
Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
The Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure…
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Experienced Line Cook
Montanas BBQ & Bar
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
Overview: As a Line Cook, your primary focus will be preparing and presenting superior quality food using standardized recipes and
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Cook
Boston Pizza
Grande Prairie, AB
- Full-time
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Second Cook, Full Time
ESS Compass
Kitimat, BC
- Full-time
Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.

ESS Compass

Second Cook, Full Time

Kitimat, BC, V0J 2A0, Canada

The hourly wage for this position is $30.55 . · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The hourly wage for this position is $30.55 .
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years proven cooking experience in a banquet, catering or restaurant setting.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 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 Second 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:

2+ years proven cooking experience in a banquet, catering or restaurant setting.
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:

Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
Rotation: 5 Days on 2 Days off
Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:30am-2:30pm, Friday 5:30am-4:30pm

Perks:

Overtime after 8hr 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 $30.55 . 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 Second 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 maintained while adhering to health and safety policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of cooking experience in a professional setting and hold a Food Safety Certification. The role requires the ability to work a specific rotation and pass a drug and alcohol test.

Skills

Food preparation
Mise en place
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Food safety
Inventory management
Communication
Teamwork
Time management
Culinary techniques

Benefits

Overtime pay
Benefits

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Second Cook
Culinary
Food Safety Certification
Banquet
Catering
Kitchen Equipment
Mise en place
Food Preparation
Inventory Rotation
Health and Safety
High Volume Production
Hospitality
Food and Beverage

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