Cooks for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory

Find cooks who prepare diverse meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and possess skills in food safety, time management, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Darwin, Northern Territory to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    581

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation8%
    Customer Service7%
    Cooking6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree48%
    Vocational or technical training30%
    Master's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year18%
    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years45%
  • Current company

    McDonald's
    61461480210 Work Experience N O V
    ALH’s Tavern
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year30%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years41%

Browse Indeed's database of 581 profiles for Cooks in Darwin, Northern Territory

Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $66,661 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,356$80,276 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Crew Member)

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementDriver LicenceCertificate IVOchre CardFood Handling CertificateCertificate III

    Skills

    Administrative ExperienceRecords ManagementCustomer ServiceManagementMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word
  • Prep Cook

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationOchre CardCertificate IIIManagementRSA

    Skills

    Food PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceMedication AdministrationLeadershipMentoring
  • Cook / Customer Service

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceHospitalityManual Handling

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingPOSTime ManagementCleaning
  • SOLE TRADER / SUPPORT WORKER

    Larrakeyah, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCookingFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Restaurant ExperienceMenu PlanningKnife SkillsFood HandlingFood Service Experience
  • Cook/ Kitchen Steward

    Larrakeyah, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Food PreparationFood SafetyCleaningTime Management
  • Cook to Order

    Tiwi, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceLR LicenceHR LicenceMR Licence

    Skills

    Cooking

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.

Standard

$30$24per month*

  • 30 contacts per month

Professional

🔥 Best for most teams
$150$120per month*
Start free trial§
  • 100 contacts per month

§Terms and conditions apply

*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change

**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month

See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds

Ready to start sourcing?
Smart Sourcing demo

Not looking for sourcing candidates?

Browse by skills

Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally

University of Oxford logo
Microsoft logo
Burger King logo
Nokia logo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?

Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.

Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?

Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.

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

The average time to fill a cook role is 91 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: food preparation, customer service and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver Licence, RSA and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook to order, cook/ kitchen steward and SOLE TRADER / SUPPORT WORKER.

What level of education is common for a cook?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a cook in Darwin, Northern 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.

Browse related occupations

Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today

*Terms and conditions apply