Female Cook jobs in Montreal, QC typically pay C$21–C$34 an hour (about C$3,650–C$5,900 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 5–6 days a week. Employers ask for experience cooking for a family and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Montreal.
- Typical pay
- C$21–C$34
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,650–C$5,900
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 5–6 days a week
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open female cook positions in Montreal
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Register as a Female CookAbout female cook jobs in Montreal
Working as a female cook in Montreal, QC means joining a private household. The female cook is a household cook role where the family has asked for a female candidate, often alongside light childcare or housekeeping, and families across Greater Montreal Area hire for this role all year round.
Montreal is known for artificial intelligence, aerospace, video games, and pharmaceuticals, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Bombardier, CAE, Ubisoft Montreal, Bell Canada, National Bank, and Mila. Montreal is one of the world's three leading deep-learning research cities and has the largest video game workforce per capita.
Main duties
- Cook healthy family meals and children’s food
- Plan menus for allergies and special diets
- Shop for and store groceries
- Keep the kitchen spotless
- Help with light household tasks when agreed
Female Cook pay in Montreal
Household incomes in Montreal are shaped by an average local salary of around C$68,000, which is why female cook pay here sits close to the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a female cook
- 7:00Breakfast service
- 9:30Shopping & prep
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Batch cooking
- 18:30Dinner & clean-down
Why work in Montreal?
The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Montreal.
Montreal is often described as “The AI and Video Game Capital of Canada”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Experience cooking for a family
- Knowledge of children’s nutrition is a plus
- Food safety knowledge
- References
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in female cook roles in Montreal normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your female cook experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a female cook earn in Montreal, QC?
Female Cook jobs in Montreal, QC typically pay C$21–C$34 an hour (about C$3,650–C$5,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in female cook jobs in Montreal?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in female cook roles in Montreal normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a female cook in Canada?
Employers ask for experience cooking for a family, knowledge of children’s nutrition is a plus and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a female cook do day to day?
A female cook is a household cook role where the family has asked for a female candidate, often alongside light childcare or housekeeping. Typical duties include cook healthy family meals and children’s food, plan menus for allergies and special diets, shop for and store groceries.
How do I apply for female cook jobs in Montreal on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Montreal hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a female cook work?
A typical schedule is 5–6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.