As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 16 1st cook jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $22.48 an hour (from 8 postings). The most active employers are Aramark, Dexterra and Playtime Casino. Skills often requested: cooking, food safety, time management and food preparation.
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ATCO
3+ YOECandidates need a Red Seal certification, 3-4 years of experience as a 1st Cook in hotels or restaurants, and an Advanced Food Safe certificate. They also need valid CSTS and First Aid credentials, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff under pressure.
commercial kitchen equipment
Playtime Casino
2+ YOECandidates need two to five years as a cook or extensive culinary experience, plus a culinary arts diploma or equivalent. Food safety knowledge and the ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods are also required.
Cooking, Time management, Food safety
Playtime Casino
2+ YOECandidates need two to five years as a cook or extensive culinary experience, plus a culinary arts diploma or equivalent. A Red Seal or Food Safe certificate is an asset, along with solid knowledge of food safety and the ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods.
Cooking, Time management, Food Handler Certificate, Food safety
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
4+ YOECandidates need four years of restaurant or cooking experience and a Red Seal certificate, or be willing to obtain it on the job. They must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work a variety of shifts in a 24/7 operation. Bilingual French and English is an asset.
Leadership, Food service operations, Food preparation, Serve food in table service, Prepare orders, Food storage
Heritage Park
2+ YOECandidates need a high school diploma, at least two years of culinary experience including one year as a 2nd Cook, and proven high-volume cooking skills. They must know food safety, work under pressure, and pass a Police Information Check.
kitchen equipment
Chances
2+ YOECandidates need two to five years as a cook or extensive culinary experience, plus a culinary arts diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of meat, starch, sauces, soups and food safety is required, and the ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods.
Cooking, Time management, Food safety
Casino Rama Resort
3+ YOECandidates need at least three years of progressive culinary experience in a large kitchen, or 2.5 years plus a recognized culinary program. They need experience in garde manger, hot kitchen and line cooking, and must be able to train 2nd and 3rd Cooks. A Red Seal is an asset and earns a premium rate.
Cooking, Health and safety, Customer service, Red Seal
Casino Rama Resort
3+ YOECasino Rama Resort needs at least three years of recognized culinary experience in a large kitchen, or 2.5 years plus a recognized culinary program. Candidates need Garde Manger, hot kitchen and line cooking experience and the ability to train junior cooks. A Red Seal is an asset.
Cooking, Health and safety, Customer service, Red Seal
Great Canadian Entertainment: Founded in 1982, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario- based company that operates gaming, entertainment and hospitality destinations across…
3+ YOEGreat Canadian Entertainment needs candidates with at least three years of progressive kitchen experience, post-secondary education in a related field, a food safety certificate and WHMIS. Strong knife skills, HACCP knowledge and the ability to work fast under pressure are also required.
Cooking, Time management, Provide training, Food safety, Food preparation, Health and safety
Dexterra
Candidates need previous cooking experience and a current Food Safe certificate. Large-scale camp cooking, Red Seal or other certifications, inventory experience and team supervision are assets, and they must pass a criminal background check and handle physical demands such as lifting 50 lbs.
Cooking, Work as a team, Leadership, Scheduling, Food Handler Certificate
Dexterra
Candidates need previous cooking experience and a current Food Safe certificate. Large-scale camp cooking, Red Seal or other certifications, inventory experience and supervisory experience are assets, and a criminal background check is required.
Cooking, Work as a team, Leadership, Scheduling, Food Handler Certificate
Dexterra
Candidates need previous cooking experience and a current Food Safe certificate. Large-scale camp cooking, Red Seal, inventory experience and team supervision are assets, and the hire must pass a criminal background check and drug and alcohol testing.
Cooking, Work as a team, Leadership, Scheduling, Food Handler Certificate
The median advertised pay is $22.48 an hour, across 8 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $20.94 and the top quarter over $24.25.
Aramark (3), Dexterra (3), Playtime Casino (2), Casino Rama Resort (2) and Chances (1).
Postings most often mention cooking, food safety, time management, food preparation, leadership, food handler certificate, red seal and communication skills.
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