Cooks for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    1,000

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    English
    7%
    Food Preparation
    7%
    Customer Service
    6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    38%
    High school diploma or GED
    29%
    Bachelor's degree
    21%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • KFC
    • In-N-Out Burgers
    • API RESTAURATION

  • Time at current job

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

Browse Indeed's database of 1,000 profiles for Cooks in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $72,632 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $61,048 – $86,415 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Kitchen Hand / Cook

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWork Safely at HeightsFrenchConfined Space EntryForklift Licence

    Skills

    HousekeepingCleaningCustomer ServiceFood PreparationKitchen HygieneStock Ordering

  • Cook

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling Certificate+6 more

    Skills

    CookingFood PreparationFood SafetyRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceKitchen Experience

  • Kitchen Hand/Cook

    Parramatta Park, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceRSA

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCashieringFood PreparationMaintenance

  • Kitchen Hand/ Asistant Cook

    Parramatta Park, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    SanitationKnife SkillsFood PreparationTime ManagementKitchen HygieneKitchen Health and Safety Standards

  • COOK/CHEF

    Manoora, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Food PreparationFood ManagementPlatingFood Handling CertificateFood SafetyStocking

  • Cook / FOH

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionRSADofoodsafely Certificate of Completion

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceGroup WorkProject Management

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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: english, food preparation and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: RSA, RCG and Dofoodsafely Certificate of Completion.

What are some job titles related to cooks?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: kitchen hand/ asistant cook, cook / FOH 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 9 years of professional experience.

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