Cooks for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service8%Cooking7%Food Preparation7%Education level
Vocational or technical training41%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years18%3-5 years30%Current company
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Browse Indeed's database of 939 profiles for Cooks in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 16 Aug 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $72,142 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,948 – $85,393 yearly
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Chef de partie
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceHospitalityRSADiplomaRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationSkills
KoreanEnglishCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsInventory ControlCommunication SkillsCook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationRSASkills
Kitchen ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
CookingFood PreparationFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceMeat CuttingCook
Mooroobool, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIISkills
Kitchen ManagementEnglishVietnameseCOOK
Smithfield, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceManual Driver LicenceItalianSkills
ItalianEnglishC1 AdvancedComputer SkillsData EntryDocument ManagementKitchen Hand
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFood Safety Supervisors CertificateRSASkills
Food PreparationCookingInventory ControlLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood Safety
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What's the average time to fill a Cook role?
The average time to fill a Cook role is 94 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: customer service, cooking and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: RSA, Driver Licence and Food Handling Certificate.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: department manager/cook, chef de partie and customer service attendent/short order 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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Cook?
Most cooks have 4 years of professional experience.
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