Cooks for hire in Mackay, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Communication Skills8%Cooking7%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED31%Vocational or technical training24%Years of experience
1-2 years30%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
Flavours Of VietnamLewis Constructions[Wara Sushi]Time at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 278 profiles for Cooks in Mackay, Queensland
Last updated: 1 Oct 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Mackay, Queensland: $77,507 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,079 – $95,235 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Sous Chef
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingcustomer service
Bucasia, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
HospitalitySkills
Vital SignsFood Service ExperienceFood PreparationCustomer ServiceCashieringCommunication SkillsAll Rounder
Mackay, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRCGRSASkills
CookingFood PreparationKitchen HygieneCash HandlingCustomer ServiceEnglishVan Driver Parcel Delivery Services
Walkerston, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
White CardFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)CPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipGroup WorkSolution DevelopmentResidential Youth Support Worker
Andergrove, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
CleaningCustomer ServiceDental Assistant
Alexandra, Queensland
Skills
Communication SkillsComputer SkillsFood PreparationCleaningKitchen ExperienceFood Service Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 59 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 cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Driver Licence, RSA 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, all rounder and chef.
What level of education is common for a cook?
Bachelor's degree 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 8 years of professional experience.
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