Cooks for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

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    8,977

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  • Most popular skills

    Food Preparation11%
    Cooking9%
    Customer Service9%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training42%
    High school diploma or GED39%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years30%
    3-5 years28%
  • Current company

    Guzman Y Gomez
    [Hungry jacks]
    Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year28%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: 20 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
  • Kitchen Hand/Cook

    Sunnybank Hills, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementCertificate IVFood Handling CertificateRSALearner Driver LicenceDiploma+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational Skills
  • Food and Beverage Attendant

    New Farm, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IICertificate IIIRSAHospitality Management

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPOSRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood Safety
  • Cook

    Mitchelton, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Food SafetyCookingFood PreparationKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceTime Management
  • Kitchen Hand/Cook

    Chermside, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIBusinessCertificate III

    Skills

    CleaningCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyKitchen ExperiencePackaging
  • Grill Cook / Fry Cook

    Hamilton, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSA

    Skills

    MandarinEnglish

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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: kitchen hand/cook, kitchen assistant/cook and chef / 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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