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Cook I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Cook I salary in Canada?
  How much does a Cook I in Canada make? The median annual Cook I salary in Canada is C$45,128, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$38,372-C$54,348 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Cook I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Cook I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Cook I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Cook I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Cook I
  Prepares menu dishes following established recipes and using designated ingredients that meet production and quality standards. Utilizes portion and presentation standards to create appealing and flavorful dishes. May prepare unique dishes to fulfill customer requests. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a sous chef or executive chef. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. View full job description

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• Level of Education
  • Cook I Salaries with No Diploma
  • Cook I Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
  • Cook I Salaries with an Associate's Degree
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  • Cook I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Cook I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Cook I
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Cook I
  • Hotel, Gaming, Leisure, and Travel
  • Food, Beverage, and Tobacco
  • Restaurant and Food Services

• Cook I Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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