Chefs for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory

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    413

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation
    9%
    Cooking
    8%
    Food Safety
    8%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    47%
    Bachelor's degree
    35%
    High school diploma or GED
    12%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • ALH Hotels
    • Alfonsinos, Darwin, NT
    • Darwin Turf Club (SILK)
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    57%
    1-2 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 413 profiles for Chefs in Darwin, Northern Territory

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $74,068 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,536 – $87,726 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Mine Site Chef / Catering Assistant

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateRCGRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingBulk CookingHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food SafetyFood Preparation
  • Wok Chef / Chef

    Leanyer, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationGrillingOperating Kitchen EquipmentKitchen Grills
  • Chef

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)RSADiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Food ProductionFood HandlingCookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationBulk Cooking
  • Commis Chef

    Moil, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementIngredient PreparationMise En PlaceFood PreparationGrillingFryers
  • Commis Chef

    Muirhead, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementFood Handling CertificateDiploma+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementKitchen HygieneKitchen Health and Safety StandardsGrillingFood HeatingCooking
  • Chef

    Palmerston, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Time ManagementPlatingIngredient PreparationMise En PlaceHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food Safety

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 92 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: food preparation, cooking and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Certificate IV, Driver Licence and Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521).

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, mine site chef / catering assistant and wok chef / chef.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Darwin, Northern Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 4 years of professional experience.

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