Cooks for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

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    8,764

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Safety
    11%
    Food Preparation
    10%
    Cooking
    9%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    44%
    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    High school diploma or GED
    19%

  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • KFC
    • Regis Corporation
    • Guzman Y Gomez

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 8,764 profiles for Cooks in Brisbane, Queensland

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $78,895 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $65,305 – $95,314 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • All Rounder, Cook, Barista, Waitress

    Nudgee, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationRSA+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationMentoringTrainingFood Safety

  • Cook

    Fairfield Gardens, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationKnife SkillsFood HandlingFood Handling Certificate

  • Cook

    Highgate Hill, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    EducationCleaning

    Skills

    Inventory ControlResearchYouth WorkWorking with Young PeopleCustomer ServiceCooking

  • Cook

    Macgregor, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    PlatingFood PreparationFirst-In, First-Out (FIFO)Stock RotationCustomer ServiceKnife Skills

  • Children’s Cook

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertificate IIDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionBlue CardRSA+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceGroup WorkPOSPOS Systems

  • Line Cook

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingCPRBLS

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCPRFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft Word

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

The average time to fill a cook role is 55 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, food preparation and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Certificate IV, First Aid Certification and RSA.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, all rounder, cook, barista, waitress 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 6 years of professional experience.

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