Cooks for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
- English
- 7%
- Food Preparation
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 43%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Subway
KFC
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Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 993 profiles for Cooks in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $72,433 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,048 – $85,942 yearly
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Kitchen Hand / Cook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsFrenchConfined Space EntryForklift LicenceSkills
HousekeepingCleaningCustomer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen HygieneStock OrderingCommis Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Food Handling CertificateRSADiploma+1 moreSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood HandlingFood Handling CertificateFood SafetyFood PreparationCook
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling Certificate+6 moreSkills
CookingFood PreparationFood SafetyRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceKitchen Hand/Cook
Parramatta Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSASkills
Barista ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCashieringFood PreparationMaintenanceCOOK/CHEF
Manoora, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Food PreparationFood ManagementPlatingFood Handling CertificateFood SafetyStockingCook
White Rock, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateRCGRSASkills
BankingMerchandisingCookingStock OrderingOrder PlacementOrdering Supplies
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 63 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: english, food preparation and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: RSA, Food Handling Certificate and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: assistant manager, commis chef 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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 8 years of professional experience.
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