Cooks for hire in Mackay, Queensland

Find cooks who prepare diverse meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and possess skills in food safety, time management, and teamwork. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Mackay, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    284

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service9%
    Communication Skills8%
    Cleaning8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED39%
    Vocational or technical training32%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years17%
    3-5 years19%
  • Current company

    Flavours Of Vietnam
    Lewis Constructions
    24/7 paget roadhouse
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year36%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years32%

Browse Indeed's database of 284 profiles for Cooks in Mackay, Queensland

Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Cook: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $77,158 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,830$94,754 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Deli Team Member

    Richmond, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIStandard 11Work Safely at HeightsCertificate III+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Kitchen Steward

    Walkerston, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFront DeskPOSManagementRetail ManagementRetail Sales
  • Farm Worker

    Sarina, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIRCGRSAHospitality Management

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingFood PreparationFood SafetyCleaningSanitation
  • Mine Site Cleaner

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IIIRSA

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCookingCleaningLaundryResidential CleaningFood Service Experience
  • Short Order Cook

    North Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Business AdministrationBusinessCertificate III

    Skills

    Time ManagementChild WelfareCommunication SkillsData EntryCustomer ServiceDriver Licence
  • Kitchen Hand / Cook

    Mackay, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardConstructionRSA

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCash HandlingManagementMerchandisingCommunication SkillsTime Management

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What's the average time to fill a cook role?

The average time to fill a cook role is 60 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, communication skills and cleaning.

What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?

Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: RSA, Driver Licence 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: dental assistant, kitchen hand / cook and sous chef.

What level of education is common for a cook?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a cook in Mackay, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a cook?

Most cooks have 6 years of professional experience.

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