Cooks for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory

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    649

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation
    12%
    Cooking
    11%
    Food Safety
    8%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    41%
    Bachelor's degree
    38%
    High school diploma or GED
    13%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • KFC
    • Domino's
    • Cignall

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    40%
    1-2 years
    40%
    2-5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 649 profiles for Cooks in Darwin, Northern Territory

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $67,077 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,294 – $79,927 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Cook

    Millner, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionDofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Time ManagementIngredient PreparationCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyGroup Work

  • Cook

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationDiploma

    Skills

    CookingFood PreparationMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceCleaning ExperienceCleaning

  • Cook

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationRSAHospitality Management

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsInventory ManagementSchedule ManagementFood SafetyFood Preparation

  • Food Team Member (Cook & Line)

    Nakara, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeEngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceConstructionComputer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHospitalityFood HandlingCulinary ExperienceCookingMeal Preparation

  • Chef

    Alawa, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IIIRSA+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementMandarinSolution DevelopmentMultilingualCustomer ServiceCantonese

  • Delivery Rider

    Alawa, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertificate IIIRSADriver Licence – New South WalesManual Handling

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceClient Enquiry HandlingSkill in Providing Information to CustomersCustomer Enquiry 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: 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 Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: retail assistant, groundsman and INDUSTRY AWARD COOK.

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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