Cooks for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation13%Food Safety13%Cooking9%Education level
Vocational or technical training64%Bachelor's degree23%High school diploma or GED10%Years of experience
6-10 years40%3-5 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Andreas BrightonBreadceteraBurger Road
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year22%
Browse Indeed's database of 16,066 profiles for Cooks in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 30 Sept 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,579 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,789 – $92,446 yearly
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Chef/Cook
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Food SafetyFood PreparationTime ManagementCleaningCookingRestaurant ExperienceCentre cook
Box Hill North, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckSkills
Communication SkillsChildcareCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationBakers Assistant
Carlton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IV in Patisserie (SIT40721)Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIISkills
Communication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingFood Safety and Hygiene RegulationsFood SafetyBakery ExperienceLine Cook
West Footscray, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
CookingFood SafetySanitationFood HandlingMenu PlanningTime ManagementCHEF
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322)+1 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceTime ManagementIngredient PreparationFood PreparationMise En PlaceGrillingCHEF
Fawkner, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
GrillingKitchen GrillsItalian CuisineFood PreparationKnife SkillsSauce Handling
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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, food safety and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and Culinary Arts.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: CHEF, line cook and cook & kitchen team member.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 6 years of professional experience.
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