Cooks for hire in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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1,370
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Cooking
- 11%
- Food Preparation
- 11%
- Kitchen Experience
- 8%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
McDonald's
KFC
Hungry Jack's
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,370 profiles for Cooks in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Last updated: 7 Nov 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: $75,964 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,770 – $93,419 yearly
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Commis Chef
Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationFood Handler Basics – Certificate of AcknowledgementFood Handling CertificateWork Safely at HeightsConfined Space Entry+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFood Service ExperienceTandoor Chef
Griffith, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IVDiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322)Hospitality ManagementSkills
Time ManagementIndian CuisineFood PreparationGrillingFood HeatingCookingCook
Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationGrillingFood HeatingFryersCook
Page, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIIDiploma+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPlatingFood PreparationGrillingCook
Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingFood PreparationGrillingFryersOven CookingKitchen OvensIn-Home Cook
Aranda, Australian Capital Territory
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Vulnerable People RegistrationCPR CertificationSkills
Time ManagementInventory ControlInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceGroup WorkCash Handling
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cook include: cooking, food preparation and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: First Aid Certification, Food Handling Certificate and Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: commis chef, catering assistant and casual support worker and chef.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 7 years of professional experience.
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