Food handler training
CertificateIssued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Cook
Prepares and cooks simple meals, such as breakfasts and snacks, in cafes and restaurants.
What you do
You check food for quality, then prepare, season and cook it. You control the heat of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment. You plate meals with sauces and garnishes, and store food at the right temperature.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (NSW)Certificate
Issued by NSW Food Authority
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (VIC)Certificate
Issued by Department of Health (VIC)
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (QLD)Certificate
Issued by Queensland Health and your local council
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (WA)Certificate
Issued by Department of Health (WA)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (SA)Certificate
Issued by SA Health
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (TAS)Certificate
Issued by Department of Health (TAS)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (ACT)Certificate
Issued by ACT Health (Health Protection Service)
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Food handler trainingCertificate
Issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- Food Safety Supervisor (NT)Certificate
Issued by NT Health
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Cook?
- In every state the law requires: Food handler training. Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Cook?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Level 2 (cook grade 1)): $33.85 an hour. Under the Restaurant Industry Award 2020 (MA000119), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Cook?
- Median earnings: $1,432 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).