Cooks for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Safety11%Cooking10%Food Preparation10%Education level
Vocational or technical training54%Bachelor's degree32%High school diploma or GED7%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years18%3-5 years30%Current company
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Aj's PizzaBlackhorse hotelTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years38%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 16,233 profiles for Cooks in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,341 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,755 – $91,915 yearly
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ARRA, COOK/ KITCHEN ALL ROUNDER
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateKitchen ManagementCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIIRSA+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCookingLeadershipRSACulinary ArtsKitchen ManagementFood Services Assistant / Morning Cook
Prahran, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementCertificate IVCulinary ArtsFood Handling CertificateCertificate IIIDiploma+1 moreSkills
Phone MannerResearchMicrosoft OfficeImovieCentre cook
Box Hill North, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckSkills
Communication SkillsChildcareCookingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCook/Chef
Ascot Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IIISkills
Food PreparationCookingFood SafetyCleaningTime ManagementCook
Essendon, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateFood Service ExperienceSkills
Food PreparationManagementFood SafetyKitchen Hand/Cook
Footscray, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsSkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationRestaurant ExperienceFood Service Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 60 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 safety, cooking and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handling Certificate, 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: cook/chef, prep cook and server and centre 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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 3 years of professional experience.
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