Cooks for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

Find cooks who prepare diverse meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and possess skills in food safety, time management, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    8,996

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation12%
    Cooking9%
    Customer Service8%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training45%
    High school diploma or GED39%
    Bachelor's degree12%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years28%
    3-5 years24%

  • Current company

    Guzman Y Gomez
    Kickin' Inn
    Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years46%

Browse Indeed's database of 8,996 profiles for Cooks in Brisbane, Queensland

Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $78,376 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $64,487 – $95,256 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • cook

    Fitzgibbon, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Computer LiteracyWindowsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointFood Preparation

  • Cook

    Aspley, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationRSACPR Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceMaintenanceCash HandlingFood PreparationCashieringCommunication Skills

  • Cook

    Mitchelton, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Food SafetyCookingFood PreparationKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceTime Management

  • Cook

    Chermside West, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver Licence

    Skills

    CookingRestaurant ExperienceMenu PlanningKnife SkillsFood HandlingFood Service Experience

  • Healthcare Assistant

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    Patient CareVital Signs

  • Cook

    Fortitude Valley, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Food SafetyFood HandlingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ManagementKitchen Experience

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 80 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, cooking and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver Licence, Food Handling Certificate and RSA.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: healthcare assistant and kitchen hand/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 Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 5 years of professional experience.

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