Cooks for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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Most popular skills
- Food Preparation
- 12%
- Cooking
- 11%
- Food Safety
- 8%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 39%
- Bachelor's degree
- 39%
- High school diploma or GED
- 15%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
KFC
McDonald's
- Family Business
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 60%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 646 profiles for Cooks in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $66,942 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,231 – $79,695 yearly
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Cook
Bayview, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateRSASkills
Time ManagementFood PreparationServingCookingFood SafetyIngredient PreparationCook
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationDiplomaSkills
CookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceCleaning ExperienceCleaningCook
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRSAHospitality ManagementSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsInventory ManagementSchedule ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationFast Food Cook
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCleaningCustomer ServiceCleaning ExperienceFood HandlingFood PreparationCook
Lyons, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationHand HygieneBLS CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceSolution DevelopmentCustomer ServiceHospitalityKitchen hand/cook
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateRSASkills
Barista ExperienceCookingBasic Knife SkillsKnife SkillsCash HandlingFood Handling
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 63 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, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: RSA, Certificate IV and Food Handling Certificate.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: INDUSTRY AWARD COOK, entrée cook 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 Darwin, Northern Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 5 years of professional experience.
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