Cooks for hire in Gold Coast, Queensland
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2,788
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Food Preparation
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Food Safety
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Mcdonald’s
Costco warehouse
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,788 profiles for Cooks in Gold Coast, Queensland
Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gold Coast, Queensland: $76,982 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,919 – $91,287 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Kitchen Hand/Cook
Mermaid Beach, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateSkills
Food SafetyFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceCleaning ExperienceCleaningCook Grade 1
Southport, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIIDiploma+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyGroup WorkFood PortioningCook/Chef
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IV in Patisserie (SIT40721)Diploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate III in Patisserie (SIT31021)Diploma+1 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceCafé ExperienceCoffee ExperienceCook/Chef
Southport, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateRSASkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSchedule ManagementTask PrioritisationMaintenanceFactory worker / sauce maker and machine operator
Helensvale, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIISkills
Communication SkillsGroup WorkCatering ExperienceCustomer ServiceKitchen ManagementStock RotationKitchen Cook & Waiter
Helensvale, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringDiplomaSkills
Time ManagementCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationClient ServicesCustomer SupportClient Liaison
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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 preparation, time management and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and Certificate IV.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: cook/chef, head cook and kitchen cook & waiter.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a cook in Gold Coast, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 10 years of professional experience.
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