PRODUCE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 415B
Assistant Cook
An Assistant Cook prepares and cooks a wide range of foods for public consumption in various settings such as restaurants and hotels. Specifically, an Assistant Cook:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOFOOD / HOSPITALITY
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Strong kitchens depend on preparation, timing and a team that is ready for service.
Assistant cooks prepare ingredients and foundational dishes safely and consistently so service teams can deliver meals on time.
3,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$36,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
restaurantshotelsresortscatering kitchensinstitutional and production kitchens
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Assistant Cook ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway