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Cook jobs in the Maldives

As of September 2026, 5 cook positions are open across the Maldives, and the median advertised salary is MVR 9,126/month.

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Pay

What a cook is paid

25th percentile
8,000
Median (MVR/month)
9,126
75th percentile
10,999
n = 1,699 postings · whole market · refreshed daily
private MVR 10,000 · n=47
resort MVR 8,500 · n=19
gov below sample-size floor

full salary page for this role, with the yearly trend

What employers ask for

Requirements in cook postings

Qualification asked for

  • Diploma34%
  • Bachelor's Degree34%

share of postings that state a qualification

Open to beginners

under 1%

of postings that state experience accept none

Languages that get you hired

  • chinese · 84 ads
  • japanese · 68 ads
  • thai · 60 ads

The job

Cook in the Maldives

Cafés, canteens, catering companies and households hire cooks; resorts hire commis and chefs by section.

What the work involves

  • Preparing dishes to the menu and standard
  • Keeping the kitchen clean and stock rotated
  • Following food-safety rules

What employers usually want

  • Experience in a working kitchen
  • Food-safety certificate where required
  • Ability to work early or late shifts

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