1. To be a cook, you usually must complete high school.

2. You need a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks, or a college or other program in cooking, or several years of commercial cooking experience.

3. Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces/territories.

4. Red Seal, an interprovincial trade certification, is also available to qualified cooks.

5. With additional experience and training, you may move up the ranks to a more senior position, such as chef.

6. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have a trade/vocational certificate.

1. What is a day in the life of a Cooks like?
   Cooks perform some or all of the following duties: A. May hire and train kitchen staff B. Cooks may specialize... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Cooks?
   The job outlook for Cooks is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate. 2. Hourly... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Cooks?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to... more
4. How much does a Cooks make?
   The average hourly wages for Cooks is $9.90/HR, which is below average for occupations in the sale and service sector... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Cooks"?
   9% of Cooks are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations. more
6. How many Cooks are employed part-time?
   36% of Cooks are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 184,700 workers employed in these occupations in... more
7. How many Cooks are self-employed?
   Roughly 0% of Cooks are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Cooks?
   The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as... more