Cooks for hire in Geelong, Victoria
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 12%
- Food Preparation
- 9%
- Food Safety
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 47%
- High school diploma or GED
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
KFC North geelong
McDonald's
ESTIA HEALTH
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,979 profiles for Cooks in Geelong, Victoria
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Geelong, Victoria: $70,624 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,776 – $87,849 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Chef
Corio, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceComplianceGrill Cook
Newtown, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardFirst Aid CertificationConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
Kitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceCookingFood SafetyRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperiencePersonal Care Assistant
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationServingCatering ExperienceMeal PreparationCook/Chef
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVAdvanced DiplomaCulinary ArtsCertificate IIIDiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322)+1 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceCookingFood PreparationCOOK / EDUCATOR
Corio, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver Licence – VictoriaMandatory Reporting LawsQuickbooksDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCustomer ServiceIn-Person Customer ServiceFace-To-Face CommunicationPhone EnquiriesPhone CommunicationCHEF DE PARTIE
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IIFood Handling CertificateCertificate IIISkills
Kitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsCookingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant Industry
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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: customer service, food preparation and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Certificate III, Culinary Arts and Driver Licence – Victoria.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: COOK / EDUCATOR, cook/chef and cook/manager.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Geelong, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 9 years of professional experience.
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